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848053
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| Main Entry
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Gunaratana, Henepola,1927-
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| Title & Author
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Eight mindful steps to happiness : : walking the path of the Buddha /\ Bhante Henepola Gunaratana.
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| Publication Statement
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Boston, MA :: Wisdom Publications,, ©2001.
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xiii, 268 pages ;; 23 cm
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| ISBN
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0861711769
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: 9780861711765
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 257-259) and index.
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| Contents
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Introduction. The Buddha's discovery -- Supports for practice -- Beginning a practice of mindfulness.
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Step 1 : skillful understanding. Understanding cause and effect -- Understanding the four noble truths -- Mindfulness of skillful understanding -- Key points for mindfulness of skillful understanding.
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Step 2 : skillful thinking. Letting go -- Loving-friendliness -- Compassion -- Mindfulness of skillful thinking -- Key points for mindfulness of skillful thinking.
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Step 3 : skillful speech. Speak the truth -- Words are not weapons -- Speak softly -- Avoid useless chatter -- Mindfulness of skillful speech -- Key points for mindfulness of skillful speech.
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Step 4 : skillful action. The five precepts -- Ethics in action -- Higher precepts for laypeople -- Mindfulness of skillful action -- Key points for mindfulness of skillful action.
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Step 5 : skillful livelihood. Questions for assessing skillful livelihood -- Finding skillful livelihood -- Mindfulness of skillful livelihood -- Key points for mindfulness of skillful livelihood.
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Step 6 : skillful effort. The ten fetters -- The five hindrances -- Four steps to skillful effort -- Remember the big picture -- Mindfulness of skillful effort -- Key points for mindfulness of skillful effort.
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Step 7 : skillful mindfulness. The four foundations of mindfulness -- Mindfulness of the body -- Mindfulness of feelings -- Mindfulness of the mind -- Mindfulness of mental objects -- Key points for the practice of skillful mindfulness.
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Step 8 : skillful concentration. Wholesome concentration -- The stages of full concentration -- Mindfulness of skillful concentration -- Key points for mindfulness of skillful concentration.
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The promise of the Buddha. Enlightenment -- "Come and see."
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| Subject
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Eightfold Path.
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Eightfold Path.
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| Dewey Classification
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294.3/444
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| LC Classification
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BQ4320.H46 2001
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