THIS BOOK WILL HELP YOU • to appreciate the timeless wisdom of the oldest form of Buddhism in existence today • to understand what it means to be a Buddhist • to recognize the key practices and traditions of Theravada Buddhism • to avoid faux pas in conversation, in travelling and in personal relationships ACCESS THE WORLD’S RELIGIONS Simple Guides: Religion is a series of concise, accessible introductions to the world’s major religions. Written by experts in the field, they offer an engaging and sympathetic description of the key concepts, beliefs and practices of different faiths. Ideal for spiritual seekers and travellers alike, Simple Guides aims to open the doors of perception. Together the books provide a reliable compass to the world’s great spiritual traditions, and a point of reference for further exploration and discovery. By offering essential insights into the core values, customs and beliefs of different societies, they also enable visitors to be aware of the cultural sensibilities of their hosts, and to behave in a way that fosters mutual respect and understanding.

Theravada Buddhism - Simple Guides

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THIS BOOK WILL HELP YOU • to appreciate the significance of this particular school of Buddhism,famous for its focus on meditation and self-awakening • to understand the history of Zen and the ‘Ways of Zen’ • to discover how Zen is a way of life — not a belief system • to avoid faux pas in conversation, in travelling and in personal relationships Zen (in Chinese, Ch’an) is the form of Buddhism which the great teacher Bodhidharma brought to China from India in the late fifth century. Today it is practised mainly in Japan and Korea,. Based upon the understanding that each of us has the potential for complete awakening, Zen is in fact a coalition of practical ways of stilling the mind in order to attain self-knowledge. Because the realization of the true nature of reality, including one’s own, is not an intellectual pursuit but an experienced truth, Zen teachers transmit the truth (dharma) from mind to mind or heart to heart without the use of words, using different techniques to break through the limitations of the logical mind. This engaging book explains the essence of Zen in simple terms.. It traces its development and looks at its unique methods of teaching, such as meditation, koans — startling paradoxes that stop the intellect — the use of texts, ceremonies, poetry, and the martial arts. It describes life in monasteries and in the everyday world. Because Zen is rooted in Reality, its practitioners often experience a delightful sense of wonder in the commonplace. This democratic and liberating philosophy does not require us to give up our own traditions, but rather helps us to deepen our understanding of them, and continues to inspire growing numbers of followers in the West. ACCESS THE WORLD’S RELIGIONS Simple Guides: Religion is a series of concise, accessible introductions to the world’s major religions. Written by experts in the field, they offer an engaging and sympathetic description of the key concepts, beliefs and practices of different faiths. Ideal for spiritual seekers and travellers alike, Simple Guides aims to open the doors of perception. Together the books provide a reliable compass to the world’s great spiritual traditions, and a point of reference for further exploration and discovery. By offering essential insights into the core values, customs and beliefs of different societies, they also enable visitors to be aware of the cultural sensibilities of their hosts, and to behave in a way that fosters mutual respect and understanding.

Zen Buddhism - Simple Guides

Theravada is the Buddhism of South East Asia, practised mainly in Thailand, Burma and Sri Lanka. This book covers the main features of the religion, the life of the monk, and the role of the laity.

The Simple Guide to Theravada Buddhism (World Religion Series)

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St. Ruth, Diana, St. Ruth, Richard

Simple Guide to Zen Buddhism (Simple Guides: World Religions)

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Theravada Buddhism - Simple Guides

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The Simple Guide to Theravada Buddhism (World Religion Series)

Simple Guide to Zen Buddhism (Simple Guides: World Religions)