This is a site written in plain language for anyone who chooses to use it. The aim is to bring a practical guide to finding peace in your life. Whilst there is a noticeable Buddhist flavor to the site, the concepts and instructions give here do not depend upon any preexisting religious connections, cultural attitudes, gender, racial or national status. The path does not depend upon any dietary requirements or modes of dress; these are cultural-physical factors. While there is an obvious connection with Buddhist ideas, simple research will show that the concepts and instructions are common to all doctrines which are about establishing a peaceful life. Non of the content in this site conflicts with any spiritual practice centered on establishing the well-being of a individual or a society.The concepts and instructions given here DO conflict with religious, cultural and political dogmas which are used by individuals or a group who seek to establish control of people by using inflexible rules and force.YWTP is the personal yet universal path to peace which requires an individual to take stock of the reality of their existence and responsibility for their actions</span>.<span style="font-size: xx-small;">The Noble Eightfold Path Essentially a practical guide of bringing about ethical and meditative discipline, the Noble Eightfold Path forms the fourth part of the Four Noble Truths 1. Right view 2. Right intention Ethical conduct (Sanskrit: &#347;&#299;la, P&#257;li: s&#299;la) 3. Right speech 4. Right action 5. Right livelihood Mental discipline (Sanskrit and P&#257;li: sam&#257;dhi) 6. Right effort 7. Right mindfulness 8. Right concentration Four Noble Truths The Nature of Dukkha: This is the noble truth of &quot;dukkha&quot;: Birth is dukkha, aging is dukkha, sickness is dukkha, death is dukkha; union with what is displeasing is dukkha; separation from what is pleasing is dukkha; not to get what one wants is dukkha; in brief, the five aggregates subject to clinging are dukkha. It is this craving which leads to renewed existence, accompanied by delight and lust, seeking delight here and there; that is, craving for sensual pleasures, craving for existence, craving for extermination.&nbsp; It is the remainder less fading away and cessation of that same craving, the giving up and relinquishing of it, freedom from it, and non-reliance on it. right view, right intention, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, right concentration.&quot;Buddhism, Dharma, meditation, resources, links, education,atricles, teachingsWTP is a practical guide to a peaceful life. There has been no new revelation, spiritual or religious phenomenon which has prompted publication of YWTP. The motivation to write these pages is simply a response to requests for a straightforward instruction in “plain English” for anyone who wants to attain peace - to transcend the mundane material world.There are no magic or mystical formulae to travel the way to peace. All that you need is a strong commitment to actions which transform your minute by minute journey through each and every day. If you have a God, Guiding Light or Spiritual Friend, then the journey will be supported by that faith. A spiritual entity is not necessary to practice the path to peace, but, many people find that a feeling that there is more to life than the mundane helps them on their way. They transcend the petty, open their hearts and minds and embrace the whole of nature.The only “miracles” are step-by-step small changes to the way we see, interact with and appreciate the ordinary. The ordinary “Isness” of life, the universe - everything. The road or path to peace is the same for all people. Ethnicity, culture, religion, politics,&nbsp; nationality, gender and age are immaterial. These labels which are used to classify and separate people are part of the confusion of society and individuals. Such labels are in the domains of politics, religion and social power.Everyone is able to travel the path to peace. It is simply a matter of personal choice, commitment and courage. Choosing to to minimize your material footprint, aspiring to compassionately embrace all people and fervently saying, “No!” to harming any part of existence.This is not a resource site for the person who wants arguments or dissertations that compare the content and implications of various religions or metaphysical philosophies. We present a simple approach to a vast field by way of doable contemplation and meditation practices. We ask you to “do” rather then intellectualize.<i>Please note:</i> This site is being actively developed and changes will occur <u>frequently</u>. Even so, just doing the basic meditation practice daily will bring a terrific change to your life and start you on the Path that will bring you home.If you practice simply being, or Calm Abiding, you will become able to think more and more clearly about emotions. It then becomes possible to use your calmed mind to generate a deeper understanding of emotions. Gradually you will be able to naturally let positive emotions direct your actions in any given situation.