Have always wondered what Buddhism is really about? Do you want to partake on the Buddhist path to learn the truth about suffering and achieve liberation and inner peace? Would you like a straightforward and simple overview of Buddhist history? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this book is for you…
50 Things to Know About Buddhism by Ali Amer offers an approach to understanding the core principles of Buddhism, its history, the founder of Buddhism, how it grew to be the fourth world’s largest religion and various practices and traditions. Buddhism can be quite difficult to grasp on a philosophical and metaphysical level, so this book will assume you are a beginner or you already have some knowledge but need more clarification. It is based on knowledge from the world's leading experts, Buddhists scholars and academicians as well following primary Buddhist’s texts and scriptures such as the sutras (discourses) and the Tripitaka (record of words of the Buddha).
This book will help you to grasp the essence of Buddhism and its vibrant line of development to its present stage, covering the paths it took and its widespread influence around the globe. It might even spur you on a spiritual quest, seeking knowledge and meaning of the universe and life.
By the time you finish this book, you will have a clearer idea of Buddhism and probably make use of your newly gained knowledge for educational, recreational or spiritual purposes. So, grab YOUR copy today. You'll be glad you did.
Author(s): Amer, Ali; To Know, 50 Things
Publisher: CZYK Publishing
Year: 2019
Language: English
Commentary: 50 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT BUDDHISM, Aproach to understanding the core principles of Buddhism
Pages: 74
Tags: 50 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT BUDDHISM, Aproach to understanding the core principles of Buddhism
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DEDICATION
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
INTRODUCTION
1. Before You Start Reading the Book
2. What Does Buddhism Mean?
3. Misconceptions About Buddhism: Buddhism Is A Religion
4. Misconceptions About Buddhism: All Buddhists Meditate
5. Misconceptions About Buddhism: All Buddhists are Pacifists
6. Misconceptions About Buddhism: Dalai Lama Is the Leader of Buddhism
7. Misconceptions About Buddhism: Siddhartha Gautama Is A Deity
8. Misconceptions About Buddhism: All Buddhists Are Vegetarians
9. Misconceptions About Buddhism: The Fat Happy Buddha Statue Is the Buddha
10. Misconceptions About Buddhism: All Buddhists Believe in Reincarnation
11. Misconceptions About Buddhism: Buddhism Glorifies Suffering
12. Misconceptions About Buddhism: All Buddhists Worship Idols
13. Origins of Buddhism
14. Early Life of Siddhartha Gautama
15. Siddhartha Gautama’s Overprotective Father
16. The Young Prince’s Luxurious Life
17. Discovery of Four Visions
18. Renunciation
19. Ascetic Life and Discovery of the Middle Way
20. Awakening
21. Turning the Wheel of the Dharma
22. Establishment of Sangha
23. Buddha’s Final Years
24. Buddha’s Passing
25. Four Noble Truths
26. First Noble Truth: The Truth of Suffering (Dukkha)
27. Second Noble Truth: The Cause of Suffering (Samudāya)
28. Third Noble Truth: The Cessation of Suffering (Nirodha)
29. Fourth Noble Truth: Path to the Cessation of Suffering (Magga)
30. Samsara, the Cycle of Rebirth
31. Karma
32. Liberation
33. The Buddhist Path
34. Refuge in the Three Jewels
35. Noble Eightfold Path, or the Middle Way
36. Ethics
37. Meditation (Samadhi)
38. Insight (Prajna)
39. Devotion
40. Buddhist Scriptures and Texts
41. Growth of Buddhism on Indian Subcontinent
42. Emperor Ashoka’s Endorsement
43. Buddhism Beyond India
44. Theravada Tradition
45. Mahayana Traditions
46. Vajrayana and Zen traditions
47. Buddhism in the West
48. Future of Buddhism
49. What it means to be a Buddhist? Personal Experience
50. Final Words
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