Buddhism For Dummies
1st Edition
Published on 1. December 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-0-7645-5359-2 (ISBN)
Description
Covers daily observances, meditation practices, and making pilgrimages
Explore the fascinating history of Buddhism
What's the significance of Buddha? How can the practice of Buddhism enrich your everyday life? This guide explains the important themes and traditions, revealing how Buddha's teachings combine to create a path to enlightenment and spiritual awakening. Find out more about karma and discover how to fulfill your highest potential through Buddhism.
The Dummies Way
* Explanations in plain English
* "Get in, get out" information
* Icons and other navigational aids
* Tear-out cheat sheet
* Top ten lists
* A dash of humor and fun
Explore the fascinating history of Buddhism
What's the significance of Buddha? How can the practice of Buddhism enrich your everyday life? This guide explains the important themes and traditions, revealing how Buddha's teachings combine to create a path to enlightenment and spiritual awakening. Find out more about karma and discover how to fulfill your highest potential through Buddhism.
The Dummies Way
* Explanations in plain English
* "Get in, get out" information
* Icons and other navigational aids
* Tear-out cheat sheet
* Top ten lists
* A dash of humor and fun
Reviews / Votes
another interesting title that seems written for anything but dummies (Alain de Botton in The Observer, July 4th, 2004)More details
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Persons
Jonathan Landaw has been both an editor and author of dharma books as well as a popular teacher at dharma centers around the world.
Stephan Bodian has studied and practiced several schools of Buddhism including Zen, Vipassana, and Tibetan Vajrayana traditions.
Stephan Bodian has studied and practiced several schools of Buddhism including Zen, Vipassana, and Tibetan Vajrayana traditions.
Content
Introduction.
Part I: Introducing Buddhism.
Chapter 1: What is Buddhism?
Chapter 2: Understanding Your Mind: The Creator of All Experience.
Part II: Buddhism Past and Present.
Chapter 3: Surveying the Life and Teachings of the Historical Buddha.
Chapter 4: Charting the Development of Buddhism in India.
Chapter 5: Following Buddhism to the Present Day.
Part III: Buddhism in Practice.
Chapter 6: Turning to Buddhism.
Chapter 7: Meditation: The Central Practice of Buddhism.
Chapter 8: A Day in the Life of a Buddhist.
Chapter 9: Walking in Buddha's Footsteps.
Part IV: Traveling the Buddhist Path.
Chapter 10: What is Enlightenment Anyway?
Chapter 11: A Matter of Life and Death.
Chapter 12: Getting Your Karmic Act Together.
Chapter 13: Breaking Free of the Cycle of Dissatisfaction.
Chapter 14: Fulfilling Your Brightest Potential.
Chapter 15: Four Modern Buddhist Masters.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 16: Ten Common Misconceptions about Buddhism.
Chapter 17: Ten Ways Buddhism Can Help You Deal with Life's Problems.
Part VI: Appendixes.
Appendix A: Brushing Up Your Sanskrit: A Glossary of Useful Buddhist Terms.
Appendix B: Additional Buddhist Resources to Check Out.
Index.
Part I: Introducing Buddhism.
Chapter 1: What is Buddhism?
Chapter 2: Understanding Your Mind: The Creator of All Experience.
Part II: Buddhism Past and Present.
Chapter 3: Surveying the Life and Teachings of the Historical Buddha.
Chapter 4: Charting the Development of Buddhism in India.
Chapter 5: Following Buddhism to the Present Day.
Part III: Buddhism in Practice.
Chapter 6: Turning to Buddhism.
Chapter 7: Meditation: The Central Practice of Buddhism.
Chapter 8: A Day in the Life of a Buddhist.
Chapter 9: Walking in Buddha's Footsteps.
Part IV: Traveling the Buddhist Path.
Chapter 10: What is Enlightenment Anyway?
Chapter 11: A Matter of Life and Death.
Chapter 12: Getting Your Karmic Act Together.
Chapter 13: Breaking Free of the Cycle of Dissatisfaction.
Chapter 14: Fulfilling Your Brightest Potential.
Chapter 15: Four Modern Buddhist Masters.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 16: Ten Common Misconceptions about Buddhism.
Chapter 17: Ten Ways Buddhism Can Help You Deal with Life's Problems.
Part VI: Appendixes.
Appendix A: Brushing Up Your Sanskrit: A Glossary of Useful Buddhist Terms.
Appendix B: Additional Buddhist Resources to Check Out.
Index.