Buddhism For Dummies

• Understand Buddhism and its teachings
• Practice daily observances, celebrations, meditation, and more
• Appreciate the continuing relevance of the Dalai Lama

Your go-to guide to the Buddhist faith

What does it mean to be a Buddhist? Who was the historical Buddha, and what did he teach? How do followers bring Buddhism into their everyday lives, and how has the practice evolved? Whether you're a searcher of truth, a student of religions, or just curious about what makes Buddhism such a widely practiced religion, this friendly guide defines the important terms, explains key concepts, and explores in-depth the origins of this fascinating ancient practice.

Inside...

• The philosophy of Buddhism
• Buddhist practices of wisdom and compassion
• Life and teachings of the historical Buddha
• Buddhist attitudes toward life and death
• A look at four Buddhist masters
• The major Buddhist pilgrimage sites

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!