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Description - Buddhism For Beginners by Thubten Chodron

This easy-to-understand overview of the basics of Buddhism is an invaluable resource for the new or seasoned practitioner

This user's guide to Buddhist basics takes the most commonly asked questions-beginning with "What is the essence of the Buddha's teachings?"-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-as well as a manual for living a more peaceful, mindful, and satisfying Life.

Buddhism for Beginners 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-

.What is the goal of the Buddhist path?
.What is karma?
.If all phenomena are empty, does that mean nothing exists?
.How can we deal with fear?
.How do I establish a regular meditation practice?
.What are the qualities I should look for in a teacher?
.What is Buddha-nature?
.Why can't we remember our past lives?

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