Buddhism: The only introduction you’ll ever need (Principles of) - Softcover

Buch 26 von 29: Thorsons Principles

Kulananda

 
9781855385085: Buddhism: The only introduction you’ll ever need (Principles of)

Inhaltsangabe

A Buddhist life is lived with peace, joy and contentment: each day can be a step along the path to true enlightenment. To live by these values every day takes patience, skill and knowledge, but it is hugely rewarding.

A definitive introduction into the growth of modern Buddhism that explains the ideas and beliefs at the heart of Buddhism. By bringing out the essential elements of the religion the fundamental teachings of Buddhism are give a significance which transcends their historical origins.

This book explains in simple terms:

Who the Buddha was

How to meditate

The main types of Buddhism in the world today

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Kulananda (Michael Chaskalson) is a leading member of the Western Buddhist Order. As a teacher, writer, speaker and organiser, he is devoted to creating contexts in which Westerners can practice Buddhism.

Kulananda is the author of six books on Buddhism and meditation.

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More and more people are turning towards Buddhism, disillusioned by the materialism of our times and attracted by the beauty and simplicity of this way of life.

'This introductory guide describes the growth of modern Buddhism and explains:'
Who the Buddha was.
The ideas and beliefs at the heart of Buddhism.
How to meditate.
The main types of Buddhism in the world today.

Kulananda has worked within the Friends of the Western Buddhist Order since 1975. Ordained in 1977, he is now a leading member of the Western Buddhist Order and, as a teacher, writer, speaker, and organiser, is devoted to creting contexts in which Westerners can practise Buddhism.

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