Landaw Jonathan, Bodian Stephan, Bühnemann Gudrun. Buddhism For Dummies

2nd Edition. — Wiley Publishing, Inc., 2011. — 384 p. — ISBN: 978-1-118-12069-9.Your hands-on guide to this widely practiced and ancient religionBuddhism, one of the world's most widely practiced religions, is a fascinating yet complex eastern religion that is rapidly spreading throughout western civilization. What does it mean to be a Buddhist? What are the fundamental beliefs and history behind this religion? Buddhism For Dummies explores these questions and more in this updated guide to Buddhist culture. You'll gain an understanding of the origins of this ancient practice and how they're currently applied to everyday life.Whether you're a searcher of truth, a student of religions, or just curious about what makes Buddhism such a widely practiced religion, this guide is for you. In plain English, it defines the important terms, explains the key concepts, and explores in-depth a wide range of fascinating topics.New and expanded coverage on all the schools of Buddhism, including Theravada, Tibetan, and Mahayana
The continuing relevance of the Dalai Lama
Updated coverage on daily observances, celebrations, styles, practices, meditation, and moreContinuing the Dummies tradition of making the world's religions engaging and accessible to everyone, Buddhism For Dummies is your essential guide to this fascinating religion.Jonathan Landaw is the former English Translation Editor, Translation Bureau of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Stephan Bodian has studied and practices several schools of Buddhism.
Gudrun Bühnemann, Professor, teaches the Sanskrit Language and its literature, along with courses on the religions of South Asia.Embarking on a Journey: The Basics of Buddhism
Entering the World of Buddhism: The Basics
Understanding Your Mind: The Creator of All Experience
A Short History of Buddhism
Surveying the Life and Teachings of the Historical Buddha
The Development of Buddhism on the Indian Subcontinent
Watching Developments Continue to the Present Day
Behaving Like a Buddhist
Turning to Buddhism
Meditation: A Central Practice of Buddhism
A Day in the Life of a Buddhist Practitioner
Walking in the Buddha's Footsteps
Exploring the Buddhist Path
What Is Enlightenment, Anyway?
A Matter of Life and Death
Minding the Concept of Karma
Breaking Free of the Cycle of Dissatisfaction
Fulfi lling Your Highest Potential
Life Stories of Four Buddhist Masters
The Part of Tens
Ten Common Misconceptions about Buddhism
Ten Ways Buddhism Can Help You Deal with Life's ProblemsExplaining Buddhist Terms
Additional Buddhist Resources to Check Out