A Simple Guide to Life
Robert Bogoda
Innumerable books have been written about Buddhism, but most of these are far too exhaustive, too specialized, or too scholarly to be of much practical help to the busy lay Buddhist in search of concise guidance. A short, clear, and simple handbook on how to live a proper Buddhist lay life was therefore a much felt need. The present essay attempts to fill that gap by providing exactly what its title offers: A
Simple Guide to Life.
For easy reference the essay has been divided into short, convenient sections. The first section is theoretical in emphasis. It attempts to fix in the reader’s mind the essential principles of the Buddha’s teaching, without complicated and sophisticated explanations. The principles discussed here should serve as a clear-cut philosophy of life, a framework which illuminates the meaning and purpose of the Buddhist life. These principles will enable the lay Buddhist to understand his or her place in the larger scheme of things, to order priorities, and to devise a proper way to achieve them. The lack of a clear philosophy of life, so widespread today, is largely responsible for the steady decline in ethical standards, both individually and socially,...in the world as a whole.
Duration - 8h 59m.
Author - Robert Bogoda.
Narrator - Jonathan Nelson.
Published Date - Friday, 20 January 2023.
Copyright - © 1994 Buddhist Publication Society ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
Innumerable books have been written about Buddhism, but most of these are far too exhaustive, too specialized, or too scholarly to be of much practical help to the busy lay Buddhist in search of concise guidance. A short, clear, and simple handbook on how to live a proper Buddhist lay life was therefore a much felt need. The present essay attempts to fill that gap by providing exactly what its title offers: A Simple Guide to Life. For easy reference the essay has been divided into short, convenient sections. The first section is theoretical in emphasis. It attempts to fix in the reader’s mind the essential principles of the Buddha’s teaching, without complicated and sophisticated explanations. The principles discussed here should serve as a clear-cut philosophy of life, a framework which illuminates the meaning and purpose of the Buddhist life. These principles will enable the lay Buddhist to understand his or her place in the larger scheme of things, to order priorities, and to devise a proper way to achieve them. The lack of a clear philosophy of life, so widespread today, is largely responsible for the steady decline in ethical standards, both individually and socially,...in the world as a whole. Duration - 8h 59m. Author - Robert Bogoda. Narrator - Jonathan Nelson. Published Date - Friday, 20 January 2023. Copyright - © 1994 Buddhist Publication Society ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:25
Introduction
Duration:00:06:00
The Right View of Life
Duration:00:17:48
Benefits of Right Understanding
Duration:00:09:50
A Life Plan
Duration:00:03:22
Obstacles
Duration:00:04:36
Relaxation
Duration:00:05:54
Observing the Five Precepts
Duration:00:05:44
Controlling the Emotions
Duration:00:06:30
Beware of Bias and Propaganda
Duration:00:06:51
A Happy Family Life
Duration:00:11:00
The Practice of Benevolence
Duration:00:06:02
Freeing the Mind
Duration:00:07:57
Mindfulness of Breathing
Duration:00:02:50
Facing Death with Equanimity
Duration:00:03:36
The Good Buddhist
Duration:00:05:31
17_Credits and About Pariyatti.mp3
Duration:00:00:55