- Approaching the Buddhist Path
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Contents
- Prologue by His Holiness the Dalai Lama
- Preface by Bhikṣuṇī Thubten Chodron
- Abbreviations
- 1. Exploring Buddhism
- 2. The Buddhist View of Life
- 3. Mind and Emotions
- Buddhism, Science, and Emotions
- Happiness and Unhappiness, Virtue and Nonvirtue
- Emotions and Kleśas
- Constructive and Destructive Emotions
- Emotions and Survival
- Working with Afflictions
- Cultivating Love and Compassion
- A Good State of Mind
- Working with Fear, Developing Courage
- Hope, Desire, and Acceptance
- Comparing Ourselves with Others and Self-Worth
- Counteracting Depression
- Disagreement and Conflict
- Survival of the Most Cooperative
- 4. The Spread of the Buddhadharma and Buddhist Canons
- 5. The Buddha’s Teachings Form a Cohesive Whole
- 6. Investigating the Teachings
- 7. The Importance of Kindness and Compassion
- 8. A Systematic Approach
- 9. Tools for the Path
- 10. Making Progress
- 11. Personal Reflections on the Path
- 12. Working in the World
- Good Health and Dealing with Illness and Injury
- Maintaining a Positive Attitude
- Using Diverse Methods to Benefit Others
- Engaged Buddhism and Political Involvement
- Consumerism and the Environment
- The World of Business and Finance
- Media and the Arts
- Science
- Gender Equality
- Interfaith
- Incorporating Practices from Other Religions
- A Nonsectarian Approach
- Notes
- Glossary
- Further Reading
- Index
- About the Authors
- Copyright
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