{"product_id":"buddhism-a-complete-introduction","title":"Buddhism A Complete Introduction","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eBuddhism: A Complete Introduction is a comprehensive and easy-to-use introduction, designed to give you everything you need to succeed, all in one place. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten by a leading expert, this book will help you if you are studying for an important exam or essay, or if you simply want to improve your knowledge. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is structured to mirror the way in which Buddhism is usually taught, starting with the life of the Buddha through to the prospects of Buddhism for the next generation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book covers all the key areas that are considered central to Buddhism, including the Buddha''s teachings, the scriptures and schools, the role of meditation and the moral and ethical context. It uses jargon-free English and includes features such as guided further reading and end of chapter questions to ensure that you understand all the concepts covered.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuddhism: A Complete Introduction\u003c\/i\u003e includes: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1: Buddhists and Buddhism\u003cbr\u003eWho are Buddhists?\u003cbr\u003eThe Three Jewels\u003cbr\u003eThe Three Refuges\u003cbr\u003eBuddhist Practice\u003cbr\u003eIn conclusion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2: The life of the Buddha\u003cbr\u003eThe Buddha''s significance\u003cbr\u003eThe Four Sights\u003cbr\u003eGoing forth\u003cbr\u003eSelf-mortification\u003cbr\u003eThe enlightenment\u003cbr\u003eTurning the wheel of the dharma\u003cbr\u003eThe mission\u003cbr\u003eThe growth of the Sangha\u003cbr\u003eParanirvana\u003cbr\u003eIn conclusion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3: The Buddha''s teaching\u003cbr\u003eThe first Nobel Truth: all is suffering (dukkha)\u003cbr\u003eThe second Noble Truth: the origins of suffering (samudaya)\u003cbr\u003eThe third Noble Truth: the cessation of suffering (nirodha)\u003cbr\u003eThe fourth Noble Truth: the path to the cessation of suffering (magga)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4: Buddhist scriptures and schools\u003cbr\u003eThe Theravada Scriptures\u003cbr\u003eThe Mahayana Scriptures\u003cbr\u003ePure Land Buddhism\u003cbr\u003eThe Ch''an and Zen Schools\u003cbr\u003eThe Tibetan Scriptures\u003cbr\u003eIn conclusion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5: Meditation and devotion\u003cbr\u003e1 Mind and heart\u003cbr\u003e2 Heart and mind\u003cbr\u003e3 Devotion as homage\u003cbr\u003e4 Salvific devotion\u003cbr\u003eIn conclusion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6: Ethical conduct\u003cbr\u003eSila skilfulness\u003cbr\u003eThe practicality of buddhist ethics\u003cbr\u003eWorking on yourself and others\u003cbr\u003eThe precepts and the dharma\u003cbr\u003eRenunciation\u003cbr\u003eIn conclusion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7: Moral Issues\u003cbr\u003eThe natural world\u003cbr\u003eHuman society\u003cbr\u003eIn conclusion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8: The social order\u003cbr\u003eOrdination\u003cbr\u003eCelibacy\u003cbr\u003eWeddings and marriages\u003cbr\u003eFamily life\u003cbr\u003eDeath and dying\u003cbr\u003eIn conclusion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9: Festivals and ceremonies\u003cbr\u003eTheravada festivals\u003cbr\u003eTibetan festivals\u003cbr\u003eJapanese and Chinese festivals\u003cbr\u003eWestern Buddhist festivals\u003cbr\u003eIn conclusion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10: Budhist today: East and West\u003cbr\u003eThe spread of Buddhism\u003cbr\u003eBuddhism in India\u003cbr\u003eThe revival of Buddhism\u003cbr\u003eBuddhism in South-East Asia\u003cbr\u003eMissionary activity\u003cbr\u003eTibetan Buddhism\u003cbr\u003eBuddhism in the West\u003cbr\u003eIn conclusion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 11: Transition, adaptation and influence:  prospects for Buddhism in the twenty-first century\u003cbr\u003eInto the twenty-first century\u003cbr\u003eViews from the West\u003cbr\u003eTransmitting Buddhism to a new generation\u003cbr\u003eIn conclusion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLearn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and added features:Not got much time?\u003cbr\u003eOne, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthor insights\u003cbr\u003eLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author''s many years of experience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTest yourself\u003cbr\u003eTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExtend your knowledge\u003cbr\u003eExtra online articles to give you a richer understanding of psychology.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFive things to remember\u003cbr\u003eQuick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTry this\u003cbr\u003eInnovative exercises illustrate what you''ve learnt and how to use it.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57317825479038,"sku":"NW9781473609440","price":15.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781473609440.jpg?v=1778722855","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/en-eu\/products\/buddhism-a-complete-introduction","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}