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Buddhism for Beginners

By: Thubten Chodron, His Holiness the Dalai Lama - foreword
Narrated by: Gabra Zackman
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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?

©2001 Thubten Chodron (P)2014 Audible Inc. Buddhism Eastern Philosophy Spirituality Meditation Mindfulness Health
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A good informative guide for anyone interested in practicing the teachings of Buddha. It has helped me a lot.

Enlightening

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I gave up on this. The Q and A format was hard to take.

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I found this very interesting, insightful and easy to listen to. I will definitely be learning more about Buddhism after this.

Great introduction

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The book is very informative and easy to understand, as stated in the opening it is not a guide into buddhism but an explanation and it answers many questions one might have regarding the religion and the differences in cultures and such. The narrator was brilliant as well, very calm gentle voice, very fitting for the content of religion that preaches compassion for all.

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Me gusto demasiado, facil la comprensión, una actuacion deliciosa y sobretodo muy trasparente.
Me gusto demasiado, y lo recomendaré. Espero que todos puedan leerlo o escucarlo.

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