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    Discovering the Causes of Happiness
    Discovering the Causes of Happiness
    Discovering the Causes of Happiness
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    Discovering the Causes of Happiness

    By Jampa Thaye

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    A short guide to Buddhism for beginners, covering essential topics such as Buddha nature, the Three Jewels, the Guru or Lama and how to do meditation practice. It has clear and easy to follow instructions for beginners to practice meditation at home.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDechen Foundation
    Release dateJan 18, 2016
    ISBN9781524230616
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      Discovering the Causes of Happiness - Jampa Thaye

      Discovering the Causes of Happiness

      Jampa Thaye

      Published by Dechen Foundation, 2016.

      While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the publisher assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.

      DISCOVERING THE CAUSES OF HAPPINESS

      First edition. January 18, 2016.

      Copyright © 2016 Jampa Thaye.

      ISBN: 978-1524230616

      Written by Jampa Thaye.

      Discovering the Causes of Happiness

      Jampa Thaye

      Dechen Foundation

      Contents

      Introduction

      The Basis of the Spiritual Path

      Relying on the True Causes of Happiness

      Understanding the Wisdom of Buddha

      The Transmission of the Buddhist Teachings

      Practicing Dharma

      Appendix

      Introduction

      From the very beginning of the Buddhist tradition, the reason people have practiced Buddhism has been through the desire to be happy. It is so simple that it almost sounds shocking. Religion is a very serious thing and Buddhism is a very ancient, mystical religion, so one might well think the purpose of practice is something much more amazing than that very simple wish. But it is not.

      What Buddha discovered about the nature of mind and the world brought him freedom, understanding and complete contentment. He realized that if this understanding were made available to others who wanted to practice, it would allow them to find the same peace and happiness that he had found. That is what Buddhism is about: going from a state of suffering, discontent and frustration to a state of happiness. Of course, along the way it means discovering that many of the things that we thought would bring us happiness or produce peace are actually traps, because they only imprison us in further confusion and difficulties. Fundamentally however, Buddhism is about attaining happiness.

      Unlike many other religions, Buddhism does not see happiness as something that can be attained by cultivating a belief in an external power, such as a benevolent ruler of the world whom, when pleased, bestows favors upon us in this world and the next. Buddhism does not have that kind of approach but says the way to acquire happiness is actually by training one's mind. This is the great distinctive characteristic of Buddhism.

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