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The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Buddhism

By Bradley Hawkins; Nancy Lewis

Book information

Publisher
DK Publishing
Year
2002
ISBN
9781440695834, 2002111663
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
408 kB (418009 bytes)
Series
Pocket Idiot's Guides
Pages
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Time added
2023-01-06 09:23:16
Biography & Autobiography; Philosophy; Religion &

Description

You're no idiot, of couse. 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.

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