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Buddhism: A Complete Introduction: Teach Yourself (Paperback)
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Buddhism: A Complete Introduction: Teach Yourself (Paperback)
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Loot Price R390
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Buddhism: A Complete Introduction is a comprehensive and
easy-to-use introduction, designed to give you everything you need
to succeed, all in one place. Written by a leading expert, this
book will help you if you are studying for an important exam or
essay, or if you simply want to improve your knowledge. It is
structured to mirror the way in which Buddhism is usually taught,
starting with the life of the Buddha through to the prospects of
Buddhism for the next generation. The book covers all the key areas
that are considered central to Buddhism, including the Buddha's
teachings, the scriptures and schools, the role of meditation and
the moral and ethical context. It uses jargon-free English and
includes features such as guided further reading and end of chapter
questions to ensure that you understand all the concepts covered.
Buddhism: A Complete Introduction includes: Chapter 1: Buddhists
and Buddhism Who are Buddhists? The Three Jewels The Three Refuges
Buddhist Practice In conclusion Chapter 2: The life of the Buddha
The Buddha's significance The Four Sights Going forth
Self-mortification The enlightenment Turning the wheel of the
dharma The mission The growth of the Sangha Paranirvana In
conclusion Chapter 3: The Buddha's teaching The first Nobel Truth:
all is suffering (dukkha) The second Noble Truth: the origins of
suffering (samudaya) The third Noble Truth: the cessation of
suffering (nirodha) The fourth Noble Truth: the path to the
cessation of suffering (magga) Chapter 4: Buddhist scriptures and
schools The Theravada Scriptures The Mahayana Scriptures Pure Land
Buddhism The Ch'an and Zen Schools The Tibetan Scriptures In
conclusion Chapter 5: Meditation and devotion 1 Mind and heart 2
Heart and mind 3 Devotion as homage 4 Salvific devotion In
conclusion Chapter 6: Ethical conduct Sila skilfulness The
practicality of buddhist ethics Working on yourself and others The
precepts and the dharma Renunciation In conclusion Chapter 7: Moral
Issues The natural world Human society In conclusion Chapter 8: The
social order Ordination Celibacy Weddings and marriages Family life
Death and dying In conclusion Chapter 9: Festivals and ceremonies
Theravada festivals Tibetan festivals Japanese and Chinese
festivals Western Buddhist festivals In conclusion Chapter 10:
Budhist today: East and West The spread of Buddhism Buddhism in
India The revival of Buddhism Buddhism in South-East Asia
Missionary activity Tibetan Buddhism Buddhism in the West In
conclusion Chapter 11: Transition, adaptation and influence:
prospects for Buddhism in the twenty-first century Into the
twenty-first century Views from the West Transmitting Buddhism to a
new generation In conclusion Learn effortlessly with a new
easy-to-read page design and added features:Not got much time? One,
five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you
started. Author insights Lots of instant help with common problems
and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of
experience. Test yourself Tests in the book and online to keep
track of your progress. Extend your knowledge Extra online articles
to give you a richer understanding of psychology. Five things to
remember Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. Try
this Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to
use it.
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