This document is a book titled 'A Manual of Peace: 38 Steps towards Enlightened Living' published by the Dhammakaya Foundation in 2005. It outlines a series of blessings or steps towards achieving a peaceful and enlightened life, based on Buddhist teachings. The book is structured into groups of blessings, each focusing on different aspects of personal and spiritual development, such as turning away from unwholesomeness, setting oneself up in life, and making oneself useful. It emphasizes the importance of living in an amenable location, having done good deeds in the past, and setting clear aims in life. The book also discusses the significance of knowledge, wisdom, and the influence of past actions on present circumstances. It includes teachings on avoiding negative influences, cultivating virtues, and the role of merit in spiritual growth.
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