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It's Easier Than You Think: The Buddhist Way to Happiness

by Sylvia Boorstein · 1995

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Using delightful and deceptively powerful stories from everyday experiences, beloved Buddhist teacher Sylvia Boorstein demystifies spirituality, charts the path to happiness through the Buddha's basic teachings, shows how to eliminate hindrances to clear seeing, and develops a realistic course toward wisdom and compassion. A wonderfully engaging guide, full of humor, memorable insights, and love.

Subject
self-helphealthphilosophypsychologyreligion
Themes
Buddhismspiritualityreligion
Mood
inspirational
Audience
adult
Length
short · 160 pages

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