Buy Used
Used - Acceptable See details
$3.99 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details

or
Sign in to turn on 1-Click ordering.
 
   
Have one to sell? Sell yours here
The Elements of Buddhism (Elements of Series)
 
See larger image
 
Tell the Publisher!
I'd like to read this book on Kindle

Don't have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here, or download a FREE Kindle Reading App.

The Elements of Buddhism (Elements of Series) [Paperback]

John Snelling (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)


Available from these sellers.


Formats

Amazon Price New from Used from
Library Binding --  
Paperback --  
Paperback, January 1997 --  

Book Description

Elements of Series January 1997
Charts a concise overview of the whole panorama of Buddhist doctrine, practice and history.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 144 pages
  • Publisher: Element Books Ltd (January 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1862040273
  • ISBN-13: 978-1862040274
  • Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,688,613 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

 

Customer Reviews

3 Reviews
5 star:
 (2)
4 star:
 (1)
3 star:    (0)
2 star:    (0)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
4.7 out of 5 stars (3 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Introduction to Buddhism, January 26, 2001
By 
Mark R. Seiler (Chapel Hill, NC USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   
This review is from: The Elements of Buddhism (Elements of Series) (Paperback)
John Snelling provides a compact, accessible introduction to Buddhism. He includes a background on Siddhartha Guatama, and a brief description of how Buddhism spread. He gives an overview of the basic Dharma teachings (and meditation practice) and also describes each of the major Buddhist schools. This book is only 124 pages, so it does not provide an in-depth level of detail. I would recommend Buddhism: Plain and Simple by Steve Hagen as a good follow-on to this introduction, if the reader is interested in learning more. Also, Heart of the Buddha's teachings by Thich Nhat Hahn for a more advanced description of the Dharma.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews 
Was this review helpful to you? Yes No


5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A beautifully illustrated book + words of wisdom., February 12, 1999
By A Customer
Every beginning Buddhist, and every practioner who has friends who wonders what Buddhism is all about, will appreciate having this book at hand. Don't lend it out though--you may not get it back. I consider it a major addition to my small library of Buddhist books.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews 
Was this review helpful to you? Yes No


1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars a good beginner's cuide, February 4, 1999
By A Customer
Very well illustrated, and easy to follow, this book provides a very good introduction to Buddhism.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews 
Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Only search this product's reviews



Tag this product

 (What's this?)
Think of a tag as a keyword or label you consider is strongly related to this product.
Tags will help all customers organize and find favorite items.
Your tags: Add your first tag
 

Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store

If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store. Learn more

Customer Discussions

This product's forum
Discussion Replies Latest Post
No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
 


Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
Search all Amazon discussions
   
Related forums


Listmania!


Create a Listmania! list

So You'd Like to...


Create a guide


Look for Similar Items by Category


Look for Similar Items by Subject

Search Books by subject:









i.e., each book must be in subject 1 AND subject 2 AND ...