Buddhism for Dummies by Jonathan Landaw

Buddhism for Dummies

Jonathan Landaw, Stephan Bodian, Gudrun Bühnemann

Wiley · Paperback · August 27, 2019

Your hands-on guide to this widely practiced and ancient religion Buddhism, one of the world's most widely practiced religions, is a fascinating yet complex eastern religion that is rapidly spreading throughout western civilization.

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Who it’s for
Explore Buddhism’s origins and ideas, and how this ancient tradition is lived today.
Genres
Buddhism - General, Buddhist Practice & Ritual, Buddhist History
Published
Wiley, August 27, 2019

About this book

Your hands-on guide to this widely practiced and ancient religion Buddhism, 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.

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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 more Continuing 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. P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, youre probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Buddhism For Dummies (9781118023792). The book you see here shouldnt be considered a new or updated product. But if youre in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. Were always writing about new topics!

Ideas in Practice

Explore Buddhism’s origins and ideas, and how this ancient tradition is lived today.

Come here for

  • Plain-English explanations of Buddhist beliefs, history, and key terms
  • A broad look at Buddhist schools, observances, and practices

Expect

  • Accessible explanations across Theravada, Tibetan, and Mahayana traditions
  • Coverage of daily observances, celebrations, meditation, and the Dalai Lama

Where it sits

Buddhism - General100%
Buddhist History38%
Buddhist Practice & Ritual34%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Buddhist History
  • Buddhist Practice & Ritual
  • Tibetan Buddhism
Authors
Jonathan Landaw, Stephan Bodian, Gudrun Bühnemann
Publisher
Wiley
Published
August 27, 2019
Format
Paperback
Reading lane
Buddhist History