Buddhism for Beginners

<p><strong>This easy-to-understand introduction to Buddhism is "written for people wanting to understand basic Buddhist principles and how to integrate them into their lives" (H.H. the Dalai Lama)</strong></p> <p>This user's guide to Buddhist basics takes the most commonly asked questions&mdash;beginning with "What is the essence of the Buddha's teachings?"&mdash;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&mdash;as well as a manual for living a more peaceful, mindful, and satisfying Life.</p> <p><em>Buddhism for Beginners</em> 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:</p> <p>&bull; What is the goal of the Buddhist path? <br />&bull; What is karma? <br />&bull; If all phenomena are empty, does that mean nothing exists? <br />&bull; How can we deal with fear? <br />&bull; How do I establish a regular meditation practice? <br />&bull; What are the qualities I should look for in a teacher? <br />&bull; What is Buddha-nature? <br />&bull; Why can't we remember our past lives?</p>