A blueprint for a life of mindfulness, dedicated to the easing of suffering both for oneself and for others The story of Shakyamuni Buddha’s epic journey to e

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Pronunciation, but no index. Annotation 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).