Buddhism For Dummies
2. Auflage Oktober 2019
400 Seiten, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
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. 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, you re 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 shouldn t be considered a new or updated product. But if you re in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. We re always writing about new topics!
Part 1: Embarking on a Journey: The Basics of Buddhism 7
Chapter 1: Entering the World of Buddhism: The Basics 9
Chapter 2: Understanding Your Mind: The Creator of All Experience 23
Part 2: A Short History of Buddhism 37
Chapter 3: Surveying the Life and Teachings of the Historical Buddha 39
Chapter 4: The Development of Buddhism on the Indian Subcontinent 67
Chapter 5: Watching Developments Continue to the Present Day 89
Part 3: Behaving Like a Buddhist 125
Chapter 6: Turning to Buddhism 127
Chapter 7: Meditation: A Central Practice of Buddhism 145
Chapter 8: A Day in the Life of a Buddhist Practitioner 167
Chapter 9: Walking in the Buddha's Footsteps 187
Part 4: Exploring the Buddhist Path 201
Chapter 10: What is Enlightenment, Anyway? 203
Chapter 11: A Matter of Life and Death 223
Chapter 12: Minding the Concept of Karma 239
Chapter 13: Breaking Free of the Cycle of Dissatisfaction 255
Chapter 14: Fulfilling Your Highest Potential 275
Chapter 15: Life Stories of Four Buddhist Masters 295
Part 5: The Part of Tens 313
Chapter 16: Ten Common Misconceptions about Buddhism 315
Chapter 17: Ten Ways Buddhism Can Help You Deal with Life's Problems 323
Part 6: Appendixes 335
Appendix A: Explaining Buddhist Terms 337
Appendix B: Additional Buddhist Resources to Check Out 343
Index 353