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"'An exemplary introduction... persuasive and intelligently critical.' Times Educational Supplement"
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"Introducing Buddha" describes the life and teachings of the Buddha, but it also shows that enlightenment is a matter of experiencing the truth individually and by inspiration which is passed from teacher to student. Superbly illustrated by Borin Van Loon, the book illuminates this process through a rich legacy of stories and explains the practices of meditation, Taoism and Zen. It goes on to describe the role of Buddhism in modern Asia and its growing influence on Western thought.
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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A book that gives you a breif idea on buddah's teaching, his life, and development of the the religion. Briefs of the schools of religion that follow the same teaching are also provided. Good overall picture given on the links between the original teaching and the later development of the religion. You can definitely understand more about the relationships between the original teaching and the subsequent development and branches of buddah after reading the book. A simply delightful and simple read.
4 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is a good and easy to read summary. Of course any summary is bound to be an over-simplification.
The illustrations are the weakest point. For some reason the illustrator of this book gives the Buddha open eyes, which is atypical. May be he is worried that the usual lidded-eye Buddha will not engage the reader.
Also the choice of images are not always apt. An image of the Earth Goddess washing her hair to sweep away Mara, his daughters and his demons thus rescuing the Buddha is shown as if the Earth Goddess is one of the lascivious temptresses.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
excellent book
3 Feb 2001
Format:Paperback
This is the best introduction to Buddhism I've seen. It's clear, concise and enjoyable. The graphics are entertaining, as well.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Excellent Introduction to Buddhism
14 Feb 2000
Format:Paperback
If you want a concise yet accurate summary of the origin and development of Buddhism, this is the book to buy. The text is easy to understand, and the book covers a lot of ground on the subject without using a lot of jargon. The illustrations are vivid and often humorous. A lot of people have misconceptions of what Buddhism really is; this book will help you understand the true spirit of the teachings of Siddhartha. It's a lot different than what you may have thought!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Enlightening
2 Dec 2007
Format:Paperback
This book was my first and the best introduction to Buddhism. This book led me on the path of Buddhism and I ended up learning a lot from other sources as well.
The best part is the graphics as well as minimal yet clear presentation of the complex concepts.
Every time I turn the pages of this book, something new and profound hits me...
The best part is the graphics as well as minimal yet clear presentation of the complex concepts.
Every time I turn the pages of this book, something new and profound hits me...
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