No-Nonsense Buddhism for Beginners

<p><strong>Get on the path to zen bliss-an essential beginner's guide to Buddhism.</strong></p><p>How is an <em>awakening</em> different from <em>enlightenment</em>? Can agnostics and atheists be Buddhist? Am I supposed to stop thinking when I meditate? In <em>No-Nonsense Buddhism for Beginners</em> renowned Buddhism teacher and host of the popular <em>Secular Buddhism</em> podcast Noah Rasheta delivers an easily accessible introduction to the teachings of Buddhism that answers these common questions and many more.</p><p>With <em>No-Nonsense Buddhism for Beginners</em> you'll gain a fundamental understanding of Buddhism and how to apply the philosophies in your everyday life through:</p><ul><li><strong>A simple 4-part structure addressing the different aspects of Buddhism</strong>-the Buddha key Buddhist concepts the Buddha's teachings and current Buddhist practices</li><li><strong>Straightforward Q&A's</strong> that simplify the vital concepts of Buddhism into easy-to-understand ideas</li><li><strong> Everyday Buddhism Sidebars</strong> that make Buddhism less abstract by offering down-to-earth examples from everyday life</li></ul><p>Presented in a simple conversational style the information and guidance in <em>No-Nonsense Buddhism for Beginners</em> provides the groundwork that is necessary for building or continuing your own Buddhist practice.</p>