Buddhism: a Very Short Introduction

This accessible volume covers both the teachings of the Buddha, showing how to integrate Buddhism into daily life. What are the distinctive features of Buddhism? How has Buddhist thought developed over the centuries, and how can contemporary dilemmas be faced from a Buddhist perspective? Words such as "karma" and "nirvana" have entered our vocabulary, but what do they really mean? Keown has taught Buddhism for many years, and in this book he provides a lively, challenging response to...
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This accessible volume covers both the teachings of the Buddha, showing how to integrate Buddhism into daily life. What are the distinctive features of Buddhism? How has Buddhist thought developed over the centuries, and how can contemporary dilemmas be faced from a Buddhist perspective? Words such as "karma" and "nirvana" have entered our vocabulary, but what do they really mean? Keown has taught Buddhism for many years, and in this book he provides a lively, challenging response to these frequently asked questions.