02398cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000036001122450159001482460085003072640051003923000047004433360026004903370026005163380036005425000031005785201303006095340045019126530035019576530031019927000019020238560042020424100UtSlPG20260610133121.0mcr n260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7ael2iso639-1 4aBQ1 aSangharakshita, Bhikshu,d1925-10aΌραμα και Μεταμόρφωση : Μια εισαγωγή στο Ευγενές Οκταπλό Μονοπάτι του Βούδδα1 aVision and Transformation : An Introduction to the Buddha's Noble Eightfold Path 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2003  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2003-05-01  a"Όραμα και Μεταμόρφωση: Μια εισαγωγή στο Ευγενές Οκταπλό Μονοπάτι του Βούδδα" by Σανγκαράκσιτα is a philosophical exploration of Buddhism and its ethical teachings likely written in the late 20th century. This work aims to introduce readers to the foundational principles of Buddhism, particularly focusing on the Noble Eightfold Path, while examining the intersection between spiritual practice and everyday life.  The opening portion of the text introduces the challenges in defining Buddhism, emphasizing its non-dogmatic essence and the need for practical teachings as a means of transcending the limitations of the ego. It establishes that Buddhism is rooted in the experiences of the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, and delineates the core tenets, such as the Four Noble Truths. Moreover, it suggests that personal growth and development in Buddhism hinge on the understanding of interconnectedness, the impermanence of existence, and the ethical imperative towards a compassionate life free from delusion. This initial discussion sets the tone for a deeper examination of Buddhist philosophy as a guide to personal and collective transformation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aSangharakshita, Bhikshu, 1925-  aReligious life -- Buddhism1 aDoikas, Spiros40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4100