For those searching for mindful moments or for a more engaged way of navigating life in the twenty-first century, Buddhism for Beginners opens the door to understanding Buddhism's key concepts and practices. In this new hardcover edition, the authors explain in clear and simple terms: -The history of Buddhism -The key themes and belief systems (the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, Mahayana, nirvana and more) -Ways of integrating Buddhist principles and philosophy into the everyday -The organizing notions and overarching thesis of Buddhism: to live fully aware in the moment, to see things as they truly are, and to recognize yourself as part of the whole -Buddhism's relevance today.
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