{"product_id":"9781908203175","title":"A Beginner's Guide to Buddhism: Your Path to a Meaningful Life","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrawing on her own experiences, as well as those of \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eher father - an ordained Buddhist monk for well over a decade\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Duangta Mondi writes about how Buddhism shows how the key to a meaningful life is to live with the right thought, the right speech, and the right action; and how the right steps will lead you to the true happiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHappiness is here - today, now. If you know where to find it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is where \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Beginner's Guide to Buddhism\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e can, and will, help you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany people set off on the wrong route, always looking for the next opportunity, the next 'thing' that will provide the happiness and that much needed answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut if you keep searching like that, you will never experience the happiness you desire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBecause true happiness and fulfilment lies within us\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e...within each and every person.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd, you don't need to go looking for what's already there.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou just need to realise this.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAgain, this is where \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eA\u003cbr\u003eBeginner's Guide to Buddhism\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003ecan, and will, help you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFour easy chapters will explain how Buddhism can help you in your daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt can help you \u003cb\u003efind the answers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt can \u003cb\u003ehelp you understand why you are where you are\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd it can help you get to \u003cb\u003ewhere you want to be\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow will it Help You\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book has been written by a Buddhist with a non-Buddhist in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs His Holiness, the Dalai Lama said, \u003ci\u003e\"Don't use Buddhism to become a Buddhist. Use Buddhism to become better at whatever else in your life you are doing already.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe author said that if she was non-Buddhist, this is the information that she would want to know about:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eChapter 1. History and Essence of Buddhism\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe opening chapter looks at:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe History of Lord Buddha, including his birth, Journey to\u003cbr\u003eEnlightened One, and his death.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Threefold Training which forms the structure of Buddhist teachings: Training in Higher Morality, Higher Mentality, and Higher Wisdom\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Principles of Buddhism and Principles of Science (and how they are closely aligned)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuddhist Beliefs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eChapter 2. Buddhist Teaching Guides\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2 explains about the following: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Triple Gems of Buddhism: Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Foundational Doctrines of Buddhism, including the four Noble Truths: The Truth of Suffering, The Truth of the Cause of Suffering, The Truth of Freedom from Suffering, and The Truth of the Path that Leads to Cessation of Suffering\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Five Precepts for Living, the Three Baskets of Buddha's Teachings, and Buddhist Beliefs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eChapter 3. Sacred Activities\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3 looks at the sacred activities, including the Buddhist Holy Days, festivals, and ceremonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eChapter 4. Mind and Wisdom Exercises\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe final chapter looks at the mind and wisdom exercises: \u003ci\u003eWise Reflection\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eInsight Meditation\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in a relaxed, easy to read and follow manner, \u003ci\u003eA Beginner's Guide to Buddhism\u003c\/i\u003e will open your \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003epath to a meaningful life\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"russ crowley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47033064292592,"sku":"9781908203175","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781908203175_p0.jpg?v=1763621031","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781908203175","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}