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Buddhism for Beginners

Written by: Thubten Chodron, His Holiness the Dalai Lama - foreword
Narrated by: Gabra Zackman
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This user’s guide to Buddhist basics takes the most commonly asked questions - beginning with “What is the essence of the Buddha’s teachings?” - and provides simple answers in plain English. Thubten Chodron’s responses to the questions that always seem to arise among people approaching Buddhism make this an exceptionally complete and accessible introduction - as well as a manual for living a more peaceful, mindful, and satisfying Life. Buddhism for Beginners is an ideal first book on the subject for anyone, but it’s also a wonderful resource for seasoned students, since the question-and-answer format makes it easy to find just the topic you’re looking for, such as:

  • What is the goal of the Buddhist path?
  • What is karma?
  • If all phenomena are empty, does that mean nothing exists?
  • How can we deal with fear?
  • How do I establish a regular meditation practice?
  • What are the qualities I should look for in a teacher?
  • What is Buddha-nature?
  • Why can't we remember our past lives?

©2001 Thubten Chodron (P)2014 Audible Inc. Buddhism Eastern Meditation Philosophy Philosophy & Practice Spirituality Tibetan
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I am new to Buddhism and so I started with this book. I have now a clearer picture of what I am embarking on. Thank you.

Informative and interesting

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Just like proper drug, proper blend of drug substance viz, love and compassion interlaced with other excipients which are essential for living a good human being, Buddha concepts from each and every other aspect blended in proper dose where's reiterating love and compassion across the book. "Om mani padme hum".

Just like drug, proper blend.

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This is a nice simple intro to things. I may never adopt Buddhism, as it appears to make you give up almost everything, but I can always pick and choose the parts that might help. Content is good. The voice is good. It’s short.

nice and concise

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This is a good book to understand buddhism basics it's more of an introduction

Good for basics

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I liked it....but as the book title goes only for beginners, but i got a good start.

Good for basic understanding ,

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