Buddhism: An Introduction (Teach Yourself) - Softcover

Erricker, Clive

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1444103490 ISBN 13: 9781444103496

Publisher: Teach Yourself, 2010

Synopsis

Is this the right book for me?covering all aspects of this fascinating faith, from the teachings of the buddha to the practicalities of pursuing a buddhist way of life, buddhism - an introduction is an informative and accessible introduction to this major world religion learn about the origins of buddhism, its place in society today and the challenges it faces for the futurebuddhism: an introduction includes: chapter 1: buddhists and buddhismwho are buddhists?the three jewelsthe three refugesbuddhist practicein conclusionchapter 2: the life of the buddhathe buddhas significancethe four sightsgoing forthself-mortificationthe enlightenmentturning the wheel of the dharmathe missionthe growth of the sanghaparanirvanain conclusionchapter 3: the buddhas teachingthe first nobel truth: all is suffering (dukkha)the second noble truth: the origins of suffering (samudaya)the third noble truth: the cessation of suffering (nirodha)the fourth noble truth: the path to the cessation of suffering (magg

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About the Author

Clive Erricker is a Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Winchester and the Hampshire County Inspector for Religious Eduation. A specialist in world religions, especially Buddhism, Clive has been teaching Religious Studies for over 30 years.

Edition details

• Publisher: Teach Yourself
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1444103490
• ISBN 13: 9781444103496
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304