Foundations of the Buddha’s Path is the first in a three-volume series about the teachings of the Buddha. It is based on his original teachings as found in the Pāli Canon. It covers three important topics: establishing a daily meditation practice, the practice of Buddhist ethics, virtue, and morality, and Buddhism in daily living.
The section on meditation presents a meditation system that creates a sense of well-being. It is your safe harbor, a place of healing. This creates a ground from which the rest of your practice can grow and mature.
The presentation of Buddhist ethics focuses on not just a set of rules, but the feelings of joy and happiness that come from leading a virtuous existence. This is the way that the Buddha taught morality. There is no sense of guilt in the Buddha’s teachings. It is about living in a way that is wholesome and rewarding.
Finally, there is a discussion of Buddhism in everyday life. This includes applying the Buddha’s teachings to our relationships, our jobs, and even politics. Many people find that bringing the Buddha’s teaching into their daily lives is a challenge. This discussion is meant to address that concern and to make the Dharma a daily reality.
Foundations of the Buddha’s Path will help you to establish a healthy, happy, useful way of living, one that is rooted in the Buddha’s original teachings. Because despite the amount of time that has passed since the Buddha lived, what we find is that the human mind and the human condition have not changed.
