Contesting common perceptions of Buddhism as gloomy, pessimistic and emotionally restrained, this book reveals how/that the ancient path to liberation is centred on feeling good. Bernat Font explores how the Buddha portrayed in Pali discourses is a refined hedonist who seeks pleasure, and if he criticises sensory desire, he does so on the basis that it does not provide enough good feelings.This book presents early Buddhism as a system that does not combat our tende...

Identifying the core values and principles of the teachings of Gotama, the Buddha, Living life on life's terms systematically rethinks them in a way that addresses the issues of this secular age. 'What matters today?', the authors ask.At the heart of this book is a reimagining of the Four Noble Truths. They are reframed as practical tasks to be performed - guidelines for living ethically and responding wisely to the realities of life.This approach rests on a philos...