Is this the right book for me? Covering all aspects of this fascinating faith from the teachings of the Buddha to the practicalities of pursuing a Buddhist way of life Buddhism
- an Introduction is an informative & accessible introduction to this major world religion. Learn about the origins of Buddhism its place in society today & the challenges it faces for the future. Buddhism: An Introduction
Includes:: Chapter 1: Buddhists & Buddhism Who are Buddhists? The Three Jewels The Three Refuges Buddhist Practice In conclusion Chapter 2: The life of the Buddha The Buddhas significance The Four Sights Going forth Self-mortification The enlightenment Turning the wheel of the dharma The mission The growth of the Sangha Paranirvana In conclusion Chapter 3: The Buddhas teaching The first Nobel Truth: all is suffering (dukkha) The second Noble Truth: the origins of suffering (samudaya) The third Noble Truth: the cessation of suffering (nirodha) The fourth Noble Truth: the path to the cessation of suffering (magga) Chapter 4: Buddhist scriptures & schools The Theravada Scriptures The Mahayana Scriptures Pure Land Buddhism The Chan & Zen Schools The Tibetan Scriptures In conclusion Chapter 5: Meditation & devotion 1 Mind & heart 2 Heart & mind 3 Devotion as homage 4 Salvific devotion In conclusion.. . Chapter 6: Ethical conduct Sila skilfulness The practicality of buddhist ethics Working on yourself & others The precepts & the dharma Renunciation In conclusion Chapter 7: Moral Issues The natural world Human society In conclusion Chapter 8: The social order Ordination Celibacy Weddings & marriages Family life Death & dying In conclusion Chapter 9: Festivals & ceremonies Theravada festivals Tibetan festivals Japanese & Chinese festivals Western Buddhist festivals In conclusion Chapter 10: Budhist today: East & West The spread of Buddhism Buddhism in India The revival of Buddhism Buddhism in South-East Asia Missionary activity Tibetan Buddhism Buddhism in the West In conclusion Chapter 11: Transition adaptation & influence: prospects for Buddhism in the twenty-first century Into the twenty-first century Views from the West Transmitting Buddhism to a new generation In conclusion Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design & added
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