{"product_id":"2940172070327","title":"Buddhism : An Introduction to the Buddha's Life, Teachings, and Practices","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis program includes an introduction read by the author.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA modern guide to the teachings of Buddhism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuddhism: An Introduction to the Buddha¿s Life, Teachings, and Practices\u003c\/i\u003e 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. Listeners 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 teachings amp;mdash; the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, karma, core virtues like kindness and compassion, and more amp;mdash; \u003ci\u003eBuddhism\u003c\/i\u003e covers such basics as:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe three main Buddhist traditions amp;mdash; Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana amp;mdash; historically and their relevance today\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of meditation and mindfulness in Buddhist practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step instruction in key Buddhist practices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWriting in an engaging, approachable style, author Joan Duncan Oliver outlines the fundamentals of Buddhism for every listener, revealing its timeless truths and their relevance for finding peace in uncertain times. A practitioner of Buddhist meditation for 40 years, Oliver has written extensively on Buddhist wisdom and its application to daily life. Her practical approach makes \u003ci\u003eBuddhism\u003c\/i\u003e an essential modern guidebook to an ancient tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47151110750448,"sku":"2940172070327","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940172070327_p0.jpg?v=1763752221","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940172070327","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}