Entering the Stream An Introduction to the Buddha and His Teachings |
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| Author:
| Bercholz, Samuel |
| Editor:
| Kohn, Sherab C. |
| Foreword by:
| Bertolucci, Bernardo |
| ISBN: | 978-0-87773-981-4 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 1993 |
| Publisher: | Shambhala Publications, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $18.00 |
Book Description:
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The grandeur, simplicity, and freshness of the 2,500-year-old tradition of Buddhism are reflected in this collection of writings intended as a primer for newcomers to the subject as well as a reference for those familiar with Buddhism. The selections include: * The story of the Buddha's life. * A concise historical background. * Key writings of Theravada, Mahayana, Zen, and Tibetan Buddhism. * Meditation instructions....
More DescriptionThe grandeur, simplicity, and freshness of the 2,500-year-old tradition of Buddhism are reflected in this collection of writings intended as a primer for newcomers to the subject as well as a reference for those familiar with Buddhism.
The selections include:
* The story of the Buddha's life.
* A concise historical background.
* Key writings of Theravada, Mahayana, Zen, and Tibetan Buddhism.
* Meditation instructions.
* A Buddhist explanation of reincarnation.
* Simple explanations of terms.
* A pictorial survey of Buddhist art and architecture.