Dealing with life's issues a Buddhist perspective

Abstract

Are you bogged down by life’s many challenges? Or confused about how families can use the Dharma to discipline and help children? Ever wondered what Buddhism says about romantic love, marriage, divorce, homosexuality, premarital sex and abortion? In this book, Ven. Thubten Chodron tackles these and other issues, giving clear and succinct answers to the many challenges, difficulties and problems we face in life, from terrorist attacks, natural disasters, global warming to dealing with the loss of loved ones from terminal illnesses and suicide. In the last chapter, which is a teaching transcribed from a talk she gave at a Correctional Centre in USA, she tells us in direct terms how through mind transformation and evaluating our motivations, we can develop our incredible human potential to the fullest and eventually be free from craving, dissatisfactions, hostility, fear and distrust. Like the Buddha, we have the potential to develop an open heart with equal love and compassion for every living being. This is an enlightening book with most, if not all, the answers you seek. May all sentient beings be well, happy and at peace. May all progress well on the path of the Dharma and quickly become fully enlightened Buddhas for the benefit of all sentient beings! Yours in the Dharma, Sister Esther Thien Executive Editor Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery Awaken Publishing & Design Dharma Propagation Division