1. Buddhadhamma
  2. Anumodanā
  3. Abbreviations
  4. Foreword by Ven. Ajahn Jayasaro
  5. Foreword by the President of the Buddhadhamma Foundation
  6. Foreword by the Translator
  7. Introduction
  8. Part 1: Middle Teaching
  9. Section 1: Nature of Human Life
    1. Ch. 1. Five Aggregates
    2. Ch. 2. Six Sense Spheres
  10. Section 2: Attributes of Life
    1. Ch. 3. Three Characteristics
  11. Section 3: Process of Life
    1. Ch. 4. Dependent Origination
    2. Ch. 5. The Law of Kamma
  12. Section 4: Goal of Life
    1. Ch. 6. Nibbāna: the Supreme Peace
    2. Ch. 7. Awakened Beings
    3. Ch. 8. Calm and Insight
  13. Section 5: A Noble Life
    1. Ch. 9. The Supernatural and the Divine
    2. Ch. 10. The Buddhist Teachings on Desire
    3. Ch. 11. Happiness
  14. Part 2: Middle Way
  15. Section 6: A Worthy Life
    1. Ch. 12. Introduction to the Middle Way
    2. Ch. 13. Virtuous Friendship
    3. Ch. 14. Faith and Confidence
    4. Ch. 15. Wise Reflection
  16. Section 7: Path Factors
    1. Ch. 16. Path Factors of Wisdom
    2. Ch. 17. Path Factors of Virtuous Conduct
    3. Ch. 18. Path Factors of Concentration
    4. Ch. 19. Four Noble Truths
  17. Appendix: Citta, Viññāṇa, Mano
  18. Author's Postscript
  19. Bibliography
  20. P. A. Payutto
  21. President of the Buddhadhamma Foundation
  22. Copyright