Buddhist Ethics for Laypeople

This book comprehensively discusses the topics in Buddhism that are crucial for promoting lay peoples welfarefrom mundane bliss in this life, i.e., wealth and good interpersonal relationships, to prosperity in the future, i.e., a good rebirth and less time spent in Samsara. This book presents some moral guidelines and a spiritual training path designed for householders and lay Buddhists, helping them secure the welfare. The guidelines and the training path presented in the book are based on the Pali Nikyas and the Chinese gamas in Early Buddhism and an influential Chinese Mahayana scripturethe Upsakala Stra