{"product_id":"buddhism-for-beginners-thubten-chodron-9781559391535","title":"Buddhism for Beginners","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis easy-to-understand introduction to Buddhism is \"written for people wanting to understand basic Buddhist principles and how to integrate them into their lives\" (H.H. the Dalai Lama)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This user's guide to Buddhist basics takes the most commonly asked questions--beginning with \"What is the essence of the Buddha's teachings?\"--and provides simple answers in plain English. Thubten Chodron's responses to the questions that always seem to arise among people approaching Buddhism make this an exceptionally complete and accessible introduction--as well as a manual for living a more peaceful, mindful, and satisfying Life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eBuddhism for Beginners\u003c\/i\u003e is an ideal first book on the subject for anyone, but it's also a wonderful resource for seasoned students, since the question-and-answer format makes it easy to find just the topic you're looking for, such as: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - What is the goal of the Buddhist path? \u003cbr\u003e - What is karma? \u003cbr\u003e - If all phenomena are empty, does that mean nothing exists? \u003cbr\u003e - How can we deal with fear? \u003cbr\u003e - How do I establish a regular meditation practice? \u003cbr\u003e - What are the qualities I should look for in a teacher? \u003cbr\u003e - What is Buddha-nature? \u003cbr\u003e - Why can't we remember our past lives?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Thubten Chodron\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1559391537\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781559391535\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Snow Lion Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/01\/2001\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.56lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.96h x 6.02w x 0.47d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/27\/2000 pg. 74\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2001 pg. 880","brand":"Thubten Chodron","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44051534676223,"sku":"9781559391535","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_154d1878-0289-4d36-9db4-39d651dfbc85.jpg?v=1685013671","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/buddhism-for-beginners-thubten-chodron-9781559391535","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}