An introduction to Buddhism including: The Buddha, History of Buddhism, The Major Schools of Buddhism, The Dhammapada, Metta Sutta, Basic Buddhist Dictionary, Buddhist Festivals and Holidays, and teachings on Kamma (Karma).
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This book is intended as a straight forward introduction to Buddhism as a whole. Everything within the book are factual and not swayed by personal perspectives or interpretations.
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My goal for this book is to provide both those new to Buddhism as well as intermediate practitioners with a complete overview of Buddhism in general. Covering all the basics, as well as providing some actual Buddhist texts to give you a foundation.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: The Buddhism Primer : An Introduction to Buddhism (Paperback)
This book is for biginners and gives you a wonderful understanding of Buddhism. It teaches you about the history of Buddhism, the life of the Buddha, the different schools of thought, a basic Buddhism dictionary, and holidays.
What was best about this book is that it included the Dhammapada, as well as the Metta Sutta (the Buddha's teaching on loving kindness). This gives extra knowledge into Buddhism aside from just having general Buddhism outlines. I would highly recommend this book for anyone interested in Buddhism. A great resource!
22 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Probably informative.....,
This review is from: The Buddhism Primer : An Introduction to Buddhism (Paperback)
"The Buddhism Primer" was loaned to me by a friend at work. My expectation, based on the fact he paid $18 for it, was that I would be treated to an informative and professional introduction to Buddhism. Unfortunately, I couldn't make it past the first 10 pages because (IMO) this book read like a working draft of a theology thesis. I found the awkward writing style, the frequent grammar and punctuation errors, and the confusing formatting frustrated any appreciation for the information it contained.
If you are not as easily distracted as I am by an unpolished presentation (and I suspect I am in the minority), then it appears by the other reviews that this book is well worth your consideration. If you are, however, I found both "How to Practice" by the Dalai Lama and "Buddhism for Beginners" by Thubten Chodron to be great introductions.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Straight Forward,
By No one special "No one special" (Dallas, Texas) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Buddhism Primer : An Introduction to Buddhism (Paperback)
This book is just what a beginner or even an intermediate practioner needs. Straight forward information without any 'intepretations' by the author. Everything in the book is based on history and actual facts. I love the fact that there are some actual Buddhist texts included in the book, this gives something to compare what you are learning to. I also love how the book touched on every school of thought equally, not leaning in one direction or the other. Impartiality is something missing in many of the Buddhist books I have read.
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freedom from animosity, thinking imbued, mental misconduct, verbal misconduct, admirable friendship, uprooted palm tree, bad destination, temporary ordination, bright result, noble disciple, divisive speech, future arising, highest protection, tantric techniques, abusive speech, skillful action Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Mahayana Buddhism, Sri Lanka, Four Noble Truths, Vajrayana Buddhism, Pure Land, Siddhartha Gautama, Theravada Buddhism, Nigantha Nataputta, Deer Park, King Pasenadi Kosala, Lotus Sutra, Loving Kindness Meditation, One Well-Gone, Taking Refuge, Tibetan Buddhism New!
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freedom from animosity, thinking imbued, mental misconduct, verbal misconduct, admirable friendship, uprooted palm tree, bad destination, temporary ordination, bright result, noble disciple, divisive speech, future arising, highest protection, tantric techniques, abusive speech, skillful action Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Mahayana Buddhism, Sri Lanka, Four Noble Truths, Vajrayana Buddhism, Pure Land, Siddhartha Gautama, Theravada Buddhism, Nigantha Nataputta, Deer Park, King Pasenadi Kosala, Lotus Sutra, Loving Kindness Meditation, One Well-Gone, Taking Refuge, Tibetan Buddhism New!
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