In the same direct and clear manner that has already made the book "The Practice of Mindfulness" so popular among readers, Bhante Gunaratana elaborates in this book on each individual step of the Buddha's profound teaching for overcoming suffering: the Noble Eightfold Path. With kindness, love, and understanding, he provides us with detailed advice and guidance on the right, mindful handling of anger, greed, and attachment, on right livelihood, on developing loving-kindness, and on overcoming the many mental obstacles on the path to true happiness. This manual offers both beginners and advanced meditators many practical, everyday applicable tips and methods to permanently realize the essence of Buddhist teachings in every aspect of life.