"Buddhism: An Introduction to the Buddhas Life, Teachings, and Practices is an indispensable guide to a 2,600-year-old wisdom tradition that has transformed the lives of millions across centuries and around the world. Readers will learn how Siddhartha Gautama became the Buddha, one of the most influential spiritual leaders of all time, and discover how they too can follow his revolutionary methods to attain happiness and inner freedom. Along with accessible overviews of central teachingsthe Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, karma, core virtues like kindness and compassion, and moreBuddhism covers such basics as: the three main Buddhist traditionsTheravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayanahistorically and their relevance today; the role of meditation and mindfulness in Buddhist practice; and step-by-step instruction in key Buddhist practices."--Back cover.
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