Steps to Happiness: Travelling from depression and addiction to the Buddhist path

By Taranatha

Taranatha simply and quite movingly tells of his struggle through depression, alcoholism, over-identification with work as a general practitioner, a sense of worthlessness-to then find and embrace Buddhism. His is an 'everyman' tale of a family man pursuing a caring profession yet losing care for himself in it all. Honest, sometimes sad, often entertaining, full of personal stories which resonate with many of us, Taranatha's story rings true-and gives hope.Born in New Zealand, Taranatha trained as a doctor, primarily in London. Recovery from alcoholism loosed long-suppressed spiritual energy which eventually found a home with the Friends of the Western Buddhist Order. Following retirement, he pursued full-time involvement with Buddhism.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 189957963X
• ISBN13: 9781899579631
• Release Date: April 2006
• Publisher: Windhorse Publications
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.2" x 0.4" x 6.1"