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Buddha and His Teachings (Paperback)
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Buddha and His Teachings (Paperback)
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With an estimated 350 million adherents, Buddhism is the fifth
largest belief system in the world today. This book explores the
roots of this faith, from the life of the Buddha through to the
early forms of Buddhism that developed into what is practised
worldwide today. The opening section looks at the Buddha's life in
detail, from his early years as a protected infant through to his
spiritual awakening and quest for enlightenment. This book then
moves on to look in detail at the Buddha's teachings, from his
interpretation of the Dharma and the importance of karma, through
to his attitudes towards the consumption of meat and alcohol and
the pivotal role of meditation in the search for enlightenment.
Written by a leading expert this beautifully presented exploration
of early Buddhism is lavishly illustrated with over 200 stunning
photographs and illustrations, and is an essential reference for
anyone interested in Buddhist teachings and the history if
Buddhism. This is an in-depth chronology of the life and times of
the Buddha and how his teachings have developed into modern
Buddhism. It offers a comprehensive overview of the key beliefs of
Buddhism, lavishly illustrated with over 200 photographs and
artworks. It examines the life and teachings of the Buddha and
explores how they have been interpreted to form the various
branches of modern Buddhism. There are special features on the
Buddha's travels and the spread of his teachings throughout India.
It looks at the doctrines that are central to the Buddhist
universe, such as the Dharma, the importance of karma, the four
noble truths and the role of meditation.
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