A Guide to the Buddhist Path [Paperback]

Sangharakshita (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Windhorse Pubns; illustrated edition edition (August 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0904766357
• ISBN-13: 978-0904766356
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,017,836 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Handbook and Discourses, August 28, 2004

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J. Nicholas Meyer (Missoula, MT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Guide to the Buddhist Path (Paperback)

Sangharakshita was founder of Friends of the West Buddhist Order, one of the first and more popular western Buddhist orders, and a prolific author. This text offers fluid explanations on many of the core aspects of Buddhism and is written in a approachable manner. It is not an encyclopedia but more like Dharma discussions.

The sections of Part I include an Introduction, The Buddha, The Dharma, The Sangha; Part II covers Morality, Meditation, Wisdom; Then Appendices. Each subsection has around six tertiary articles.

This was a required text from a college class. I go back to it once in a while because it a refresher on the basics but keeps a heartfelt approach.

5.0 out of 5 stars The equivalent of Buddhism 101, March 22, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: A Guide to the Buddhist Path (Paperback)

Offers bite-sized (2-3 pages) discussions on many of the elements of Buddhism. Structured around the Buddha, the Dharma and the Sangha. An excellent starter, with good line drawing illustrations. Clear and straightforward.