Pocket Idiot's GuideTM to Buddhism, The by Bradley K. Hawkins; Nancy D. Lewis
	List Price:   $9.95 Unit Price:   $7.96 You Save:   $1.99 (20%) ISBN-10:   002864459X ISBN-13:   9780028644592 Publisher:   Penguin Group (USA) Inc Series:   Pocket Idiot's Guide Ser. Category:   Religious Books Pub. Date:   October 2002 Pages:   208 Format:   Paperback
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This addition to the popular Idiot's Guide pocket range presents quick-and-easy ways to learn about Buddhism. The coverage is comprehensive and steps are given to understand how the information affects you. Yoursquo;re no idiot, of course. You know many people have turned to Buddhism as an alternative to organized religion-but yoursquo;re mistaken if you believe that all Buddhists live a monklike existence. Donrsquo;t wait until your next life to experience Zen! The Pocket Idiotrsquo;s Guidetrade; 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 Idiotrsquo;s Guidetrade;, 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. nbsp; 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. Explore Buddhism and keep the faith! 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 GuideTM 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 GuideTM, 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. -- Buddhism has become increasingly more popular over the last decade, with numbers for religious devotees in the U.S. rising between 3 and 4 million. -- Provides accurate information from a recognized scholar of Buddhism -- no prior knowledge required. -- A great supplement for students, travelers or those with a healthy curiosity about the roots and practices of this faith. Buddhism has become increasingly more popular in America over the last thirty years. This faiths simple message and emphasis on ritual (especially the Zen tradition) has attracted many western practitioners that are looking for an alternative to other traditional forms of faith. The Pocket Idiot's Guide "RM" to Buddhism starts by briefly tracing the origins of Buddhism and the role its founder, Siddhartha -- or Buddha as he is better known -- played in gathering its first followers. The book follows the spread of the religion throughout Asia. Key concepts and terms like Zen, karma, dharma and sutras are discussed in a readable, succinct style that keep readers turning pages to learn more. Buddhism's influence on modern society and forms of practice are covered toward in the latter half. Informative sidebars will supplement text and a helpful glossary of terms will be included.