- Paperback: 240 pages
- Publisher: Teach Yourself; 4th Revised edition edition (25 July 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0340959010
- ISBN-13: 978-0340959015
- Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.8 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 500,624 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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An accessible introduction to the theories and practice of Buddhism.
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Covering all aspects of this fascinating religion from the life of the Buddha and his teaching to the different Buddhist schools and the practicalities of pursuing a Buddhist way of life, Teach Yourself Buddhism is a comprehensive and informative guide. It explores the diversity of Buddhism and how it has adapted to its growing global presence and new cultural environments as well as the relevance of Buddhist teachings in our world today. This new edition has been fully updated to include in-depth discussion of the place and role of Buddhism today, both in the East and West, and also considers what is undoubtedly the greatest challenge facing the faith - how Buddhism is to be transmitted to a new generation.
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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The number of people practising Buddhism in the West is growing fast, but the variety of its forms, and the unfamiliarity of its teachings can sometimes confuse the general enquirer or student. This book aims to give a clear and informative introduction to Buddhism today, and to provide a solid basis for understanding the Buddhist path in its many forms. It examines the Buddha's teachings about life, and the many practices that have developed out of them over the last two and a half thousand years.
It includes:
Buddhists and Buddhism
the Buddha and his teachings
the diversity of Buddhism
Buddhist meditation and devotion
Buddhist values
customs, festivals and ceremonies
Buddhism today: East and West
The book also includes suggestions for further reading, sources for information on Buddhism, and a glossary of Buddhist terms.
Clive Erricker is a lecturer and prolific writer in the field of religious studies, and has a special interest in Buddhism.
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This books provides an insight into Buddhism. Very useful for Religious Studies at a variety of levels and also very useful if you are interested in Buddhism and what its all about. The book is best used as a 'textbook' selecting areas that you are interested in. The section on Western Buddhism is insightful, as this can get over looked.
The book gives a clear idea of Buddhism in the modern day.
The book gives a clear idea of Buddhism in the modern day.
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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Not As Good As It Could Have Been
9 Dec 1999
Format:Paperback
Although this book does give some basic information about Buddhism, I found it misleading as well. Erricker is obviously an "outsider" looking in on Buddhism and does not seem to have all his facts straight. After researching Buddhism myself, I found that this book was not adequate in teaching someone about Buddhism. I would think twice before buying this book.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Not a bad beginner book
2 Jun 2003
Format:Paperback
This book, in my opinion, concentrates too much on the Western view of Buddhism. It leaves the reader (especially the begginer) with the feeling that England (as well as some of the organizations mentioned in the book) is the authority in Buddhism. However, this book does serve as a begginer's guide to Buddhism. It gives a basic rundown of Buddhism as a whole. What I found most useful was the section on customs and festivals but the book is useful overall. For the reader who is expecting "enlightenment" or just a comprehensive look into Buddhism, this book will not prove very helpful. However, the general reader will find it a valuable foundation. I recommend the book by Donald S. Lopez, Jr., "The Story of Buddhism: A Concise Guide to Its History & Teachings" for readers who are seeking further knowledge of Buddhism.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
try to teach yourself buddhism
30 Jan 2003
Format:Paperback
Not bad but they spent way too much time on western Buddhism. I was trying to learn more about Buddhism but hearing about Buddhists in England doesn't really teach you much. If anyone knows of a Buddhist book that talks about the religion and how it is practiced in Southeast Asia (not North America), please recommend.
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