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Introduction to Buddhism  $35.00

Peter Della Santina examines the essentials of the Buddhist way of life; including the qualities which make Buddhism unique among the great world religions and particularly appropriate for people living in the 21st century.

Order CodeTape Details
IB00/1 Tape 1    [01-05-2000]   Dr Peter Della Santina
  Summary of the Buddha's life. The Triple Gem. Parallels between the Buddha's early life and life in the modern developed world. How is the Buddha regarded by Buddhists? Taking Refuge. The Buddhist Path. Karma. The 4 Noble Truths: suffering; it's causes; it’s cessation; the path to cessation. Impermanence. Enlightenment. The Eightfold Path.
IB00/2 Tape 2    [01-05-2000]   Dr Peter Della Santina
  The Eightfold Path ctd. Q&A: karma; differences between Buddhism and other eastern traditions; past lives & rebirth. 30 min
IB00/3 Tape 3    [08-05-2000]   Dr Peter Della Santina
  Brief review of 1st talk. Buddhist goals: happiness & prosperity; liberation. Practices leading to happiness & prosperity: generosity; moral conduct; meditation. Self-liberation - the Arhat. Liberation of all beings - the Buddha. Enlightenmnt thought (wishing & accomplishing). Love; compassion; joy; equanimity. Practices leading to Buddahood: the 6 perfections.
IB00/4 Tape 4    [08-05-2000]   Dr Peter Della Santina
  Aspects / manifestations of a Buddha. Q&A. 40 min

Quote of the Day

“We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world.”
The Buddha