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Buddhism for Beginners

Written by: Thubten Chodron, His Holiness the Dalai Lama - foreword
Narrated by: Gabra Zackman
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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. Buddhism for Beginners 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:

  • What is the goal of the Buddhist path?
  • What is karma?
  • If all phenomena are empty, does that mean nothing exists?
  • How can we deal with fear?
  • How do I establish a regular meditation practice?
  • What are the qualities I should look for in a teacher?
  • What is Buddha-nature?
  • Why can't we remember our past lives?

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If you have no interest in religion, there is no need to read this. But if you have an open mind and are willing to listen to the philosophy behind this book I would highly recommend.

Very informative of Buddhism

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straight forward and clear. good talk. short and sweet. i will be studying this audio book

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Awesome, layman’s terms book on the basics of Buddhism. Very happy to have listened to this.

Well worth the read

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Very grateful for this. I learned so much. I highly recommend it as an introduction to Buddhism.

Super clarifying!

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Learned a lot about Buddhism, and some chapters were very pleasant to listen to and think about. I will probably rehear to them again soon, as I like the mindset they put me in and the perspective they gave.

Very informative and interesting

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