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"This book is written for people wanting to understand basic Buddhist principles and how to integrate them into their lives...it will be of much benefit to its readers."--the Dalai Lama
"Thubten Chodron has presented the Buddhist view on essential issues of spiritual development...a tremendous resource for those interested in Buddhist practice."--Karma Lekshe Tsomo, Author and President of Sakyadhita, International Association of Buddhist Women
"Chodron's plain English makes her beginner's guide nearly perfect for those new to Buddhism and those who simple want to learn more."--Booklist, American Library Association
"This is a very thoughtful contribution to Buddhist teachings."--NAPRA ReView
"A very compassionate book. Her approach is nonsectarian and emphasizes the basic unity found within Buddhism."--Ryo Imamura, Jodo Shin Priest and Professor of Psychology at Evergreen State College
"Her lucid, correct, clear, and convincing manner is highly commendable."--Ven. Dr. Havanpola Ratanasara, College of Buddhist Studies, Los Angeles
"A beginner's guide to making life more simple and joyful."--Elizabeth Barker, New Age Journal
"Ven. Thubten Chodron is especially skilled in presenting Buddhist philosophy and practices in ways that are easily accessible and practical for Buddhists who live in the Western world."--Ven. Hung I Shih, Abbot, Jade Buddha Temple, Houston
"Here is an excellent introduction to Buddhism. Most importantly, it offers good advice for anyone who wants to lead a more sane, balanced, and compassionate life."--Bodhi Tree Book Review
"I'd recommend this book not just for people interested in Buddhism, but really for everyone. A lot of what is mentioned is really common sense: be compassionate, tolerant, truly enjoy things, ask questions, which, in this day and age, we sometimes tend to forget. Consider this a 'refresher course in life.'"--The Feminist Review
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This review is from: Buddhism for Beginners (Paperback)
Alright, so there is absolutely nothing negative about this book! Being a beginner at Buddhism, this book was exactly what I was looking for. I enjoyed the question and answer format, with the answers being right to the point. If anyone wants to know the basics about Buddhism, this book is for you! It also has a very useful glossary at the back of the book for people who are not familiar with some common Buddhist terms. If even has a nice foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Excellent book, 5 stars. I recommend buying books that are published by the Snow Lion Publications as they publish many many books about Buddhism.
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A Breath of Fresh Air.,
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This review is from: Buddhism for Beginners (Paperback)
A beautifly simple book for the curious, beginner, or anyone who has ever thought about practicing. This book allows the reader to go from cover to cover, or skip to the chapters that truly interest them. There are no mystical words, no vague references or language problems. It's simple, basic english that will answer almost all the questions you have ever wanted to ask about Buddhism, but diddn't know which book to read or who to ask.
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Questions and Answers for learning Buddhism,
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The strongest feature of this book is the simple and straight-forward English explanations to many, many Buddhist questions. Each chapter deals with a general topic and has several questions relating to that topic. The answers are concise and well thought out and are excellent introductions to some of the more weighty thinking Buddhism has. The questions range from the sublime (the nature of the mind) to the mundane (lay ordained monks were asked to wear a white strip on their shawl to distinguish themselves from the other ordained). All of the answers are insightful, even to those more advanced beginners out there.I think this book is best for people that have read some other Buddhist influenced books (perhaps something like The Art of Happiness where the author uses the Dalai Lama’s answers to form some general advice on dealing with life). To those “advanced” beginners, they might have formulated many of those questions contained in the book. (Answering questions you didn’t think of isn’t the best learning mechanism at times.) If you want to know more about Buddhism, the religion and the philosophy, in very general broad brush sweeps, this is an excellent book...
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