The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Buddhism
Explore Buddhism and Keep the Faith!
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- $7.99
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- $7.99
Publisher Description
You’re no idiot, of course. You know many people have turned to Buddhism as an alternative to organized religion—but you’re mistaken if you believe that all Buddhists live a monklike existence.
Don’t wait until your next life to experience Zen! The Pocket Idiot’s Guide® to Buddhism reveals the essence of Buddhist thought from its inception in the Far East to its growing devotees in the West. In this Pocket Idiot’s Guide®, you get:
• The life of Siddhartha—better known as the Buddha—the founder of Buddhism.
• The basic Buddhist belief system, including the Three Marks of Existence, the Four Noble Truths, and the Eightfold Path.
• Fully explained concepts, such as Zen, karma, dharma, and sutras.
• The history of the various Buddhist sects and their important influence.