Buddhism
The Only Introduction You'Ll Ever Need
Published on 5. February 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-1-85538-508-5 (ISBN)
Description
A Buddhist life is lived with peace, joy and contentment: each day can be a step along the path to true enlightenment. To live by these values every day takes patience, skill and knowledge, but it is hugely rewarding.
A definitive introduction into the growth of modern Buddhism that explains the ideas and beliefs at the heart of Buddhism. By bringing out the essential elements of the religion the fundamental teachings of Buddhism are give a significance which transcends their historical origins.
This book explains in simple terms:
Who the Buddha was
How to meditate
The main types of Buddhism in the world today
A definitive introduction into the growth of modern Buddhism that explains the ideas and beliefs at the heart of Buddhism. By bringing out the essential elements of the religion the fundamental teachings of Buddhism are give a significance which transcends their historical origins.
This book explains in simple terms:
Who the Buddha was
How to meditate
The main types of Buddhism in the world today
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
110 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85538-508-5 (9781855385085)
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Kulananda (Michael Chaskalson) is a member of the Triratna Buddhist Order. As a teacher, writer and speaker, he is devoted to creating contexts in which Westerners can benefit from the teachings originally laid down by the Buddha.
Kulananda is the author of six books on Buddhism and meditation.
Kulananda is the author of six books on Buddhism and meditation.