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Buddhism for Beginners
Buddhism for Beginners
Author: Thubten Chodron
"Chodron's plain English makes her beginner's guide nearly perfect for those new to Buddhism and those who simply want to learn more about one of the world's oldest, most misunderstood religions. In question-and-answer format, Chodron defines Buddhism's essence, which, in a nutshell, is to avoid harming others and help them as much as possible. ...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9781559391535
ISBN-10: 1559391537
Publication Date: 2/25/2001
Pages: 160
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  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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4.1 stars, based on 20 ratings
Publisher: Snow Lion Publications
Book Type: Paperback
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This is an excellent brief-but-thorough introduction to Buddhism from a very reliable Buddhist publisher. One of the first introductory books I read, and it remains one of the best. Not dry, jargon-filled, or complicated; this book explains difficult topics (e.g. not-self) in simple, everyday language. The author writes from a Vajrayana background, but the book is also suitable for people interested in Theravada and other Mahayana traditions like Zen.
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