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Buddhism for Beginners

Author : Thubten Chodron
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
ISBN 13 : 1559398108
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (593 download)

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Download or read book Buddhism for Beginners written by Thubten Chodron and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This easy-to-understand introduction to Buddhism is “written for people wanting to understand basic Buddhist principles and how to integrate them into their lives” (H.H. the Dalai Lama) This user’s guide to Buddhist basics takes the most commonly asked questions—beginning with “What is the essence of the Buddha’s teachings?”—and provides simple answers in plain English. Thubten Chodron’s responses to the questions that always seem to arise among people approaching Buddhism make this an exceptionally complete and accessible introduction—as well as a manual for living a more peaceful, mindful, and satisfying Life. Buddhism for Beginners is an ideal first book on the subject for anyone, but it’s also a wonderful resource for seasoned students, since the question-and-answer format makes it easy to find just the topic you’re looking for, such as: • What is the goal of the Buddhist path? • What is karma? • If all phenomena are empty, does that mean nothing exists? • How can we deal with fear? • How do I establish a regular meditation practice? • What are the qualities I should look for in a teacher? • What is Buddha-nature? • Why can't we remember our past lives?

Buddhism Plain and Simple

Author : Steve Hagen
Publisher : Penguin UK
ISBN 13 : 0141929715
Total Pages : 183 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (419 download)

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Download or read book Buddhism Plain and Simple written by Steve Hagen and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 1999-04-29 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a book about awareness - it's about being 'awake' and in touch with what is going on here and now. Practical and down-to-earth, it deals exclusively with the present, not with speculation, theory or belief in some far-off time and place. The teachings of the Buddha are plain and straightforward, and because they remain focused on the moment they are just as relevant now as they have ever been. BUDDHISM PLAIN AND SIMPLE is the book for anyone wanting to discover, or rediscover, the essence of Buddhism.

Basic Buddhist Concepts

Author : Kogen Mizuno
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)

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Download or read book Basic Buddhist Concepts written by Kogen Mizuno and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 1987 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides lucid explanations of such fundamental concepts as the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and the Twelve-linked Chain of Dependent Origination, revealing the universal heart of Buddhist belief.

Basic Buddhism Through Comics

Author : Mitsutoshi Furuya
Publisher : Rissho Kosei-Kai International
ISBN 13 : 9780984204403
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (44 download)

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Download or read book Basic Buddhism Through Comics written by Mitsutoshi Furuya and published by Rissho Kosei-Kai International. This book was released on 2010-04-10 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Basic Buddhism Through Comics is a fun and novel look at the esoteric and occasionally difficult-to-grasp concepts behind Buddhism. This comic-style book Intended for adults as well as children and is an excellent guide for both those who have freshly entered the gate of Buddhism and those who have been practicing the teachings for a long time. Its 23 episodes offer not only easy-to-understand descriptions of Buddhist concepts but also the means to apply them in our daily lives.

Basic Teachings of the Buddha

Author : Glenn Wallis
Publisher : Modern Library
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Basic Teachings of the Buddha written by Glenn Wallis and published by Modern Library. This book was released on 2007-08-14 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Basic Teachings of the Buddha, Glenn Wallis selects sixteen essential dialogues drawn from more than five thousand Pali-dialect suttas of the Buddhist canon. The result is a vibrant introductory guide to studying Buddhist thought, applying its principles to everyday life, and gaining a deeper understanding of Buddhist themes in modern literature. Focusing on the most crucial topics for today’s readers, Wallis presents writings that address modern psychological, religious, ethical, and philosophical concerns. This practical, inspiring, and engaging volume provides an overview of the history of Buddhism and an illuminating analysis of the core writings that personalizes the suttas for each reader. “Glenn Wallis brings wisdom and compassion to this work of scholarship. Everyone should read this book.” –Christopher Queen, Harvard University “A valuable sourcebook with a good selection of the fundamental suttas enhanced by an eloquent introduction and comprehensive notes–altogether a very useful text.” –Peter Matthiessen (Roshi), author of The Snow Leopard and Nine-Headed Dragon River “Glenn Wallis’s new and accessible translations of some of the Buddha’s lectures to his original students, along with Wallis’s elegant guide to the texts, gives twenty-first-century readers in the modern West a fresh chance to learn from this teacher.” –Charles Hallisey, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Essential Buddhism

Author : Jack Maguire
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1476761965
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (767 download)

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Download or read book Essential Buddhism written by Jack Maguire and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-09-03 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Four hundred million people call themselves Buddhists today. Yet most Westerners know little about this powerful, Eastern-spawned faith. How did it begin? What do its adherents believe? Why are so many Westerners drawn to it? Essential Buddhism responds to these questions and many more, offering an accessible, global perspective on the religion's past, present, and future. It identifies how the principal concepts and practices originated and evolved through diverse cultural adaptations into three basic formats: * Theraveda (including Vipassana, brought from Vietnam in the 1960s and including such practitioners as Jack Kornfield and Jon Kapat-Zinn) * Mahayana (including Zen Buddhism, originally brought to America by Japanese teachers after World War II and popularized by Jack Kerouac and Thomas Merton) * Vajrayana (including Tibetan Buddhism, from the teachers who fled the Chinese takeover of Tibet in the 1950s as well as the Dalai Lama, and embraced by Allen Ginsberg, Richard Gere, and countless others) Essential Buddhism is the single best resource for the novice and the expert alike, exploring the depths of Buddhism's popularity and illuminating its tenets and sensible approach to living. Written in the lucid prose of a longtime professional storyteller, and full of Buddhist tales, scriptural quotes, ancient stories, and contemporary insights, Essential Buddhism is the first complete guide to the faith and the phenomenon.

Basics of buddhism : key principles and how to practise

Author : Pat Allwright
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781902056005
Total Pages : 125 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (56 download)

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Download or read book Basics of buddhism : key principles and how to practise written by Pat Allwright and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses concepts common to all schools of Buddhism interpreted from the viewpoint of Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism.

Step by Step

Author : Namgyal Wangchen
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 0861716000
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (617 download)

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Download or read book Step by Step written by Namgyal Wangchen and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-09-08 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to the profound meditation methods of Tibetan Buddhism based on the teachings of the Tibetan saint and founder of the Gulag school Tsongkhapa. The techniques are simple, direct and possess the power to radically alter the way we see the world and ourselves.

Essentials of Buddhism

Author : Kogen Mizuno
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 291 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (249 download)

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Download or read book Essentials of Buddhism written by Kogen Mizuno and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Basic Buddhism

Author : Nan Huai-Chin
Publisher : Weiser Books
ISBN 13 : 1609254538
Total Pages : 343 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (92 download)

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Download or read book Basic Buddhism written by Nan Huai-Chin and published by Weiser Books. This book was released on 1997-01-15 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From a Chinese religious scholar, the history of Buddhism from its beginnings in sixth-century India to twentieth-century global practices. Nan Huai Chin, a learned representative of the Chinese Buddhist tradition, explores the many different schools of Buddhism and the many stories surrounding the life of Buddha. He explains various philosophical trends in Buddhism and the aspects it has taken on throughout Asia, Europe, and America. For a solid understanding of Buddhism, this book is indispensable reading. With index.

The Core Teachings

Author : Hsing Yun
Publisher : Buddhas Light Pub
ISBN 13 : 9781932293685
Total Pages : 190 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (936 download)

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Download or read book The Core Teachings written by Hsing Yun and published by Buddhas Light Pub. This book was released on 2012 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Conceived as a starting point for those coming to Buddhism for the first time, The Core Teachings is a guided tour of the most essential aspects of Buddhist wisdom and how they can be applied in our own lives and practice. Honed by Venerable Master Hsing Yun's decades of teaching and commitment to sharing Buddhism in a straightforward, accessible way, The Core Teachings gives new life to Buddhist basics like the Four Noble Truths, karma, and the five precepts. First published as Lotus in a Stream, this well-loved text has served as a gateway for many to bring peace and compassion into their lives. Now newly revised, expanded, and better than ever, The Core Teachings: Tenth Anniversary Edition is a worthy companion for beginners and experienced practitioners alike.

The Basics of Buddhism

Author : Lama Chuck Stanford
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781484883983
Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (839 download)

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Download or read book The Basics of Buddhism written by Lama Chuck Stanford and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2013-09-11 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally used as a study guide, Basics of Buddhism explores the 2,500 year-old tradition that teaches us how to end pain and suffering for ourselves and others in this lifetime. Learn basic Buddhist teachings including the Four Noble Truths and the Eight Fold Path. Explore the life of the Buddha and the three schools of Buddhism. Develop a personal meditation practice to make life calmer, cultivate compassion and increase your ability to concentrate. Topics covered include: * Mindfulness and Meditation * Life of the Buddha * Basic Buddhist Teachings * Three Schools of Buddhism * Varjayana and the Afflictive Emotions * Five Skandhas, Anatta and Enlightenment * Eight Worldly Concerns * Six Paramitas and the Five Hindrances * Karma, Death, Rebirth and Dependent Origination * Shunyata * Bodhichitta and Buddha Nature * Developing a Personal Practice

Wisdom Energy

Author : Thubten Yeshe
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1614290016
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (142 download)

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Download or read book Wisdom Energy written by Thubten Yeshe and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-10-30 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wisdom Energy is a simple and compelling introduction to Buddhism by two Tibetan lamas renowned for their insight and skill in teaching Westerners. Containing an entire meditation course, it goes to the heart of basic Buddhist practice and discusses the meaning and purpose of meditation, the causes of dissatisfaction and unhappiness, and the methods for subduing them and gaining control over our minds and lives. Originally published in 1976, Wisdom Energy still preserves the power, humor, and directness of the lamas's first teaching tour of North America, giving the reader the feeling of an intimate audience with two highly respected teachers.

Buddhism: The Basics

Author : Cathy Cantwell
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135284490
Total Pages : 323 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (352 download)

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Download or read book Buddhism: The Basics written by Cathy Cantwell and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2009-09-10 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Buddhism: The Basics provides a thorough and accessible introduction to a fascinating religion. Examining the historical development of Buddhism and its presence today, this guide covers: principal traditions practices and beliefs ethical guidelines and philosophy religious texts community With helpful features including a detailed map of the Buddhist world, glossary of terms and tips for further study, this is an ideal text for students and interested readers wanting to familiarise themselves with the Buddhist faith. Cathy Cantwell is an academic researcher at the Oriental Institute, University of Oxford. She specialises in Tibetan Buddhism, and has worked on eleventh century manuscripts, an eighteenth century scriptural collection, and contemporary Buddhist ritual manuals and practice. She has taught widely in UK Higher Education and is joint author of Early Tibetan Documents on Phur pa from Dunhuang.

Why Buddhism is True

Author : Robert Wright
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1439195471
Total Pages : 339 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (391 download)

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Download or read book Why Buddhism is True written by Robert Wright and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-08-08 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From one of America’s most brilliant writers, a New York Times bestselling journey through psychology, philosophy, and lots of meditation to show how Buddhism holds the key to moral clarity and enduring happiness. At the heart of Buddhism is a simple claim: The reason we suffer—and the reason we make other people suffer—is that we don’t see the world clearly. At the heart of Buddhist meditative practice is a radical promise: We can learn to see the world, including ourselves, more clearly and so gain a deep and morally valid happiness. In this “sublime” (The New Yorker), pathbreaking book, Robert Wright shows how taking this promise seriously can change your life—how it can loosen the grip of anxiety, regret, and hatred, and how it can deepen your appreciation of beauty and of other people. He also shows why this transformation works, drawing on the latest in neuroscience and psychology, and armed with an acute understanding of human evolution. This book is the culmination of a personal journey that began with Wright’s landmark book on evolutionary psychology, The Moral Animal, and deepened as he immersed himself in meditative practice and conversed with some of the world’s most skilled meditators. The result is a story that is “provocative, informative and...deeply rewarding” (The New York Times Book Review), and as entertaining as it is illuminating. Written with the wit, clarity, and grace for which Wright is famous, Why Buddhism Is True lays the foundation for a spiritual life in a secular age and shows how, in a time of technological distraction and social division, we can save ourselves from ourselves, both as individuals and as a species.

A Simple Path

Author : Dalai Lama XIV Bstan-ʼdzin-rgya-mtsho
Publisher : HarperThorsons
ISBN 13 : 9780007105502
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (55 download)

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Download or read book A Simple Path written by Dalai Lama XIV Bstan-ʼdzin-rgya-mtsho and published by HarperThorsons. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The leader of Tibetan Buddhism shares his insights into life and his religion.

Essential Buddhist Teachings

Author : Inside Dharma
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781456403447
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (34 download)

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Download or read book Essential Buddhist Teachings written by Inside Dharma and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-09-03 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although a great many books on Buddhism have been published in recent years, very few focus on the essential teachings and core beliefs of Western Buddhism today, even as it is taking shape in its new context before our eyes. This guidebook provides concise explanations of such basic concepts as the Five Precepts, the Four Noble Truths, the Five Aggregates, the Hindrances, and Dependent Origination along with notes and suggestions for their application. Buddhism is a vast and complex religious tradition that has evolved over the past 2500 years from a dozen or so core (radical) teachings of a man living in northern India called the Buddha. This book explores the common threads and contours that inform today's Buddhism; it is a guidebook for a better life and better world.