The Essence of Buddhism
On the Spiritual Path, no. 7 · Buddhism, no. 3
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4.0 • 430 Ratings
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Publisher Description
This eBook allows you to grasp the basic principles of Buddhism in just a few minutes.
Much has been written about Buddhism and how to practice it. Readers will have no difficulty finding hundreds of books on the topic. It simply focuses on the essence of Buddhism, as expressed in the Four Noble Truths and the Eight-fold Path. It is what the Buddha first talked about after he became enlightened – this is what makes it the essence.
Reading this eBook should not conflict with your existing religious belief, since strictly speaking, Buddhism is not a religion. It does not extol belief in an external God. It does not seek to replace your existing religious beliefs, only to supplement them with a practical but profound set of psychological principles.
The Buddha, in all likelihood, would rather his followers describe themselves simply as Followers of The Way.
Customer Reviews
Start or reassess
Some great pointers to start or reassess your meditation practice.
Amethyst
Nice book a little hard to read need to reread at times but otherwise a nice short starter and gives a good overview of Buddhism
Wonderfully suscient
Thanks David for a wonderfully suscient introduction to Buddhism. It has enlightened and inspired me to dig a little deeper. Well done!