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    On Living Life Well: Echoes of the Words of the Buddha from the Theravada Tradition

    By Pariyatti Press

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    Bringing together talks by internationally known Buddhist scholars, this collection presents complex Buddhist insights about living a freer life through the principles of the Noble Eightfold Path. Set in the context of Sri Lankan culture, topics include psychological well-being, the basis for ethical living, discerning meaning in this life, and the centrality of meditation. Also featured are ways to respond constructively to global human foibles and explanations of ancient religious practices still current today.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPariyatti Press
    Release dateMay 15, 2016
    ISBN9781681720449
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