The grandeur, simplicity, and freshness of the 2,500-year-old tradition of Buddhism are reflected in this collection of writings intended as a primer for newcomers to the subject as well as a reference for those familiar with Buddhism.

The selections include:

   •  The story of the Buddha's life.
   •  A concise historical background.
   •  Key writings of Theravada, Mahayana, Zen, and Tibetan Buddhism.
   •  Meditation instructions.
   •  A Buddhist explanation of reincarnation.
   •  Simple explanations of terms.
   •  A pictorial survey of Buddhist art and architecture.

Book details

• Format Paperback
• Pages334 pages
• LanguageEnglish
• ISBN100877739811
• ISBN139780877739814