The Wheel Of Life And The Road To Nirvana

By William Montgomery McGovern

Book Overview

""The Wheel of Life and the Road to Nirvana"" is a spiritual book written by William Montgomery McGovern. The book explores the Buddhist concept of reincarnation and how it is represented through the Wheel of Life. McGovern delves into the various realms of existence within the Wheel of Life, including the six realms of desire, the six realms of form, and the four formless realms. He also discusses the importance of karma and how it affects one's journey through the Wheel of Life. The second half of the book focuses on the path to enlightenment, or Nirvana. McGovern discusses the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, which are the foundation of Buddhist teachings. He also explores the idea of mindfulness and how it can be used to achieve enlightenment. Throughout the book, McGovern provides insights and anecdotes from his own personal experiences with Buddhism and meditation. He also includes quotes from various Buddhist texts and teachings. ""The Wheel of Life and the Road to Nirvana"" is a comprehensive guide for anyone interested in learning more about Buddhist philosophy and the path to enlightenment.THIS 34 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: An Introduction to Mahayana Buddhism, by William Montgomery McGovern. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766145840.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162871628
• ISBN13: 9781162871622
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 34 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"