Buddhism for Beginners
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The essence of Buddhism -- The Buddha -- Love and compassion -- Meditation -- Impermanence and suffering -- Selflessness -- Science, creation, and rebirth -- Karma: the functioning of cause and effect -- Dying, death, and the intermediate state -- The Buddhist traditions -- Vajrayana -- Steps along the path -- Working with emotions -- Dharma in daily life -- Social activism and ethical issues -- Women and the Dharma -- Monks, nuns, and lay practitioners -- Spiritual teachers -- Family and children -- Shrines and offerings -- Prayer, ritual, and dedicating positive potential.
Offers an introduction to the doctrines and philosophies of Buddhism, including Buddhist perspectives on such current issues as euthanasia, abortion, and animal rights.
COMMUNITY REVIEWS
A good starting place submitted by rmhawkins on June 23, 2020, 11:41am This was one of the first books I read on Buddhism and would recommend it.
PUBLISHED
Ithaca, N.Y. : Snow Lion Publications, c2001.
Year Published: 2001
Description: 160 pages ; 23 cm
Language: English
Format: Book
ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
9781559391535
1559391537 :
SUBJECTS
Buddhism -- Doctrines.