Buddhism: A Complete Introduction is a comprehensive and easy-to-use introduction, designed to give you everything you need to succeed, all in one place. Written 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. It 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. The 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. Buddhism: A Complete Introduction includes: Chapter 1: Buddhists and Buddhism Chapter 2: The life of the Buddha Chapter 3: The Buddha's teaching Chapter 4: Buddhist scriptures and schools Chapter 5: Meditation and devotion Chapter 6: Ethical conduct Chapter 7: Moral Issues Chapter 8: The social order Chapter 9: Festivals and ceremonies Chapter 10: Budhist today: East and West Chapter 11: Transition, adaptation and influence: prospects for Buddhism in the twenty-first century Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and added features:Not got much time? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. Author insights Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. Test yourself Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. Extend your knowledge Extra online articles to give you a richer understanding of psychology. Five things to remember Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. Try this Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.

Thirty-three original and accessible translations and commentaries drawn from the key writings of Buddhism, with the aim of teaching the Buddhist tradition to Westerners.

Zen is a well-known introduction to the subject. It explains and points the way to the experience of Zen, bringing heightened consciousness, spiritual fulfilment and enlightenment. Having described the basic doctrine of Zen, it turns to Zen itself and examines the process of self-training towards the Zen experience of reality. Book jacket.

Teach Yourself World Faiths invites the 12 main religions of the world to convene under one roof. It provides you with a clear overview of each faith's origin and history, key beliefs and ideas, scriptures and holy books, festivals and ceremonies, and relevance today.

As the popularity of Buddhism has stretched across the globe, the religion has taken on many forms, which are now present in the West and growing in variety. Teach Yourself Buddhism examines this historical journey, illustrating the persistent relevance of Buddha's teachings. Drawing on varied sources to evoke the spirit of Buddhism and to allow Buddhists to speak for themselves, the book provides in-depth coverage of the diversity of Buddhism and Buddhist practices. This new edition also provides an insightful examination of the role of Buddhism in the modern world.

A meticulous introduction that not only explores the origins of Buddhism, but also offers a detailed study of its schools, doctrines, practices and texts.