After years devoted to his noble search, the sae Gautama attained awakening, nirvana, and became the Buddha. Wishing to guide humanity toward this ultimate liberation, he proclaimed to his disciples four noble truths and eight practices that lead to nirvana.
Anyone, whether Buddhist or not, can explore these extraordinary teachings and benefit from them. Presented here with great clarity, often through dialogues, the book is both educational and inspirational. It also provides numerous references and allows for reading on multiple levels.
This book also offers path to an art of living and includes meditations exercises that are accessible and easy to integrate into daily life. In a conversational and constructive way, In Search of Nirvana gives a voice to the discoveries of eminent scholars of early Buddhism. Rooted in today's world, it addresses essential questions at the individual and societal levels. Readers will come away from this engaging book both optimistic and grateful for Buddhism.
In addition to his rich and varied lives experience, André Fortier holds a degree in philosophy and a doctorate in spirituality. In this work, he shares insights from more than a decade of research and practice in Buddhism.
The Author's diverse experiences and friendship with people from different cultures and spiritual traditions inspire his thinking
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