Dallas Public Library

The everything essential Buddhism book, a guide to the fundamental beliefs and traditions of Buddhism, past and present, Arnie Kozak, PhD

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-275) and index

index present

non fiction

The everything essential Buddhism book

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Arnie Kozak, PhD

Everything series

a guide to the fundamental beliefs and traditions of Buddhism, past and present

"Your beginner's guide to the Buddhist principles of nonviolence, mindfulness, and self-awareness. Learn about the deceptively simple truths of this enigmatic religion, including: The life of Buddha and his continuing influence throughout the world; Buddha's teachings and the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism; The Noble Eightfold Path and how it should guide you; What the Sutras say about education, marriage, sex, and death; The proven physiological effects of meditation; The growing impact of Buddhism on modern American culture. Also included is instruction for the many forms of Buddhist meditation, including Zen and Tibetan practices. Most important, you will learn how you can apply the tenets of Buddhism to your daily life--and achieve clarity and inner peace in the process"--, Provided by publisher

Introduction -- The Buddha, the teachings, and the community of practitioners -- The Buddha: history and legend -- The Buddha's teachings: the four noble truths -- The noble eightfold path -- The Buddha's ethics -- The Buddhist community -- Karma and worldview -- The three vehicles -- Tibetan Buddhism -- The origins and practice of zen -- Buddhist practice -- Life and death and other practical matters -- Buddhism and the West -- Brain of a Buddha -- Can Buddhism save the planet? -- Buddha in daily life

Essential Buddhism book