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The Little Book of Buddhism: An Introduction to the Key Figures, Beliefs and Practices You Need to Know - Softcover

Adams, Georgina Kate

 
9781800077072: The Little Book of Buddhism: An Introduction to the Key Figures, Beliefs and Practices You Need to Know

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This pocket-sized introduction provides an accessible and engaging overview of Buddhism, including its origins, worldview and key figures.

Who was the Buddha? What’s the difference between enlightenment and awakening? Do Buddhists believe in God? Discover all this and more with this beginner’s guide to one of the world’s oldest and most widely practiced philosophies.
 
This book is the perfect guide for anyone with an interest in the subject, wanting to brush up their knowledge, or looking to apply Buddhist practices to their daily life.
 
This beginner’s guide will help you understand:

  • Who Gautama Buddha was, and how Buddhism developed into the fourth-biggest religion in the world
  • The difference between the two major branches of Buddhism: Theravada and Mahayana
  • The most important Buddhists beliefs and practices, from the Four Noble Truths and the cycle of rebirth (Samsara) to mindfulness and meditation
The prevalence of Buddhism around the world today, and how its teachings can apply to modern-day life

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Georgina-Kate Adams is a freelance writer, social entrepreneur and student of Buddhism. She lives by the sea in Hampshire, UK with her family.

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This pocket-sized introduction provides an accessible and engaging overview of Buddhism, including its origins, worldview and key figures. This book is the perfect guide for anyone with an interest in the subject, wanting to brush up their knowledge, or looking to apply Buddhist practices to their daily life.

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