Buddhism for Dummies : From the outside, Buddhism seems like a
bundle of contradictions wrapped inside a paradox. It is a
religion without a god, a belief system without rules, and a
faith that encourages its adherents to question everything,
including its own teachings. You could spend a lifetime studying
Buddhist texts and following its observances and still feel like
you've only just barely scratched the surface. Yet, over the
past 2500 years, this lovely religion that preaches compassion,
generosity, tolerance, selflessness and self-awareness has
commanded the fervent devotion of hundreds of millions of people
around the world who believe it to be the true path to
enlightenment. If you're curious about Buddhism but feel
intimidated by all the exotic jargon and strange trappings, this
book is for you. Written by two leading American Buddhist
teachers and scholars, it offers you a uniquely friendly way to
explore the fascinating history of Buddhism. |Religion &
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