The Essence of Buddha - The Path to Enlightenment- Ryuho Okawa

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This book is a lovely place to start for anyone that is interested in Buddha or learning about Buddhism. Easy to read and translated into contemporary language by world teacher and lecturer, Ryuho Okawa, you will learn about the early years and history of the man that would be known as The Buddha. The struggles and triumphs that eventually brought him to enlightenment. 

After giving us a good background on the master, the author guides us through the Eightfold Path of dharma or "right action". This is an important and basic tenet of Buddhism and was explained in Buddha's first sermon after he obtained enlightenment. 

The Six Paramitas (Perfections) are covered as well as the laws of karma (cause and effect), astral realms and entering of the Void ...the state of life after death and preparation for reincarnation and more.

This book is valuable as a guide to living consciously and fully. It doesn't attempt to convert you or "sell" you a certain dogma, instead it serves as a reminder that we are all connected deeply at Source. 

This book is well suited for beginners and those new to Eastern Religion and Buddhism.

About the Author: Ryuho Okawa is a renowned spiritual thinker, leader, and author in Japan with a simple goal: to help people find true happiness and create a better world. To date, Okawa’s books have sold over 100 million copies worldwide and been translated into 27 languages. His books address vital issues such as how our thoughts influence reality, the nature of love, and the path to enlightenment. In 1986, Okawa founded Happy Science as a spiritual movement dedicated to bringing greater happiness to humankind by uniting religions and cultures to live in harmony. Happy Science has grown rapidly from its beginnings in Japan to a worldwide organization. The spiritual workshops Happy Science offers are open to people of all faiths and walks of life and are rooted in the same simple principles of happiness that inspired Okawa’s own spiritual awakening. Okawa is compassionately committed to the spiritual growth of others; in addition to writing and publishing books, he continues to give talks around the world.(Amazon)