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9780028644592

The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Buddhism

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  • ISBN13:

    9780028644592

  • ISBN10:

    002864459X

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2002-10-01
  • Publisher: Alpha
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Summary

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.

 

Author Biography

Bradley K. Hawkins is a professor of Asian religions at California State University, Long Beach. Nancy D. Lewis resides in Chandler, Arizona, as a professional freelance writer and editor.

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