A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics - Hardcover

by Caroline A. F. Rhys Davids (Author)

""A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics"" is a book written by Caroline A. F. Rhys Davids, which offers a comprehensive guide to the ethical principles and practices of Buddhism. The book explores the psychological aspects of Buddhist ethics, focusing on how individuals can develop inner peace and contentment through ethical behavior. It covers a range of topics, including the nature of karma, the importance of mindfulness, and the role of compassion in ethical decision-making. The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of Buddhist ethics and the psychological principles that underpin it. The second part delves deeper into the various ethical precepts that Buddhists follow, such as the Five Precepts and the Noble Eightfold Path. The third part explores the practical application of Buddhist ethics in daily life, including how to develop mindfulness, cultivate compassion, and deal with difficult emotions.Overall, ""A Buddhist Manual of Psychological Ethics"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the ethical teachings of Buddhism, as well as those seeking to develop greater inner peace and happiness. The book is written in clear and accessible language, making it easy to understand and apply the principles it presents.1900. This book is the Buddhist manual of psychological ethics, or Buddhist psychology, of the 4th century, B.C., being a translation, now made for the first time, from the original Pali of the First Book in the Abhidhamma- Pitaka, entitled Dhamma-Sangani (compendium of states or phenomena). It is an important text of the Theravadin School of Buddhism and deals with the enumeration of psychic and mental properties.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.