Buddhism for Beginners

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Besides the end goal of enlightenment and nirvana, breath meditation helps the practitioner in their daily life by achieving a state of mindfulness. This alone makes it a useful practice to master, even for people who do not want to fully invest in knowing all the intricacies of Buddhism. [2] [ May be out of print, but availabel in libraries or used.] 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.” Buddhism sometimes seems mysterious. Other times it seems simple. Sometimes it seems like it’s unattainable. Sometimes it feels like something we all practice whether or not we are aware of it. The following selections help to demystify Buddhist tenets and philosophies—some have pictures, too! Buddhism (The World Religions) by Madhu Bazaz Wangu

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A Flash of Lightning in the Dark of Night: A Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life by His Holiness the Dalai Lama How to Read the Sutras (and Enjoy Yourself) ” Kaia Fischer provides six steps for easing into and learning to love Buddsism’s sacred texts, plus recommended reading for getting started. For All Living Beings – A Guide to Buddhist Practice – By Ven. Master Hsing Yun. This book helps you start your practice by focusing on the “threefold training”, which all Buddhist schools follow. Although Mahayana Buddhism in nature, this is one of my favorite books about getting started on the path, so it should not be overlooked by those practicing Theravada Buddhism. Thank you for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. By signing up you agree to our terms of use Tea and Cake with Demons: A Buddhist Guide to Feeling Worthy by Adreanna LimbachOnce you have a basic grasp of the concepts, consider going through the Sutta Pitaka at your own pace, and with the topics you find most enjoyable or interesting. Buddhist practices such as meditation are a way for the individual to transform and develop qualities of consciousness, goodness and wisdom. The path of Buddhism leads people to what is called Enlightenment or Buddhahood. For Zen students, one of the best how-to books is Robert Aitken’s Taking the Path of Zen. Aitken, one of the early pioneers of Zen in America, teaches us not only how to sit but also why we do. Replete with practical instructions and advice, including stretching exercises that make sitting easier, there’s no more comprehensive a guide than this. It’s a great place to start. Koan meditation and other aspects of Zen are covered in The Eight Gates of Zen. It is an excellent introductory book for Zen Buddhism, and is friendly to Western preferences given how the author himself was from the west. [6] Canon Buddhist texts and writings Buddha teaching the monks.

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Sutta Central: Gain access to early Buddhist texts and insights. Offers a variety of scripture you can’t find elsewhere. Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness uses the Noble Eightfold Path as its intellectual foundation, and then builds upon each Path with real, practical advice to apply in day-to-day life.No-Nonsense Buddhism for Beginners by Noah Rasheta. I recommend my book as a starter because it really helps the reader to understand all the basics of Buddhist teaching, concepts, and practices. It’s a great way to understand the big picture and then it makes it easier as you dive in deeper in all the other books that come next.

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The word Buddha is a title, not a name. This word means «the awakened one» in the sense that it has « awakened to reality». This title encompasses and expresses the attainment of Siddhartha Gautama, who lived 2,500 years ago in northern India. The Five Precepts: This is what all Buddhists strive to follow in their path towards awakening. Moral precepts (rules) that help you stay focused on the path towards liberation.In Pure Land, scholar Charles B. Jones provides a comprehensive introduction to Pure Land Buddhism, the dominant tradition in East Asia, whose practitioners chant the name of Amitabha Buddha (the Buddha of Infinite Light) in hope of being reborn in his land of bliss and attaining enlightenment. The book is divided into two parts: the tradition’s history and its beliefs and practices. Be sure to get my FREE eBook on an introduction to Buddhism. Co-written with Buddhist monk Sanathavihari Bhikkhu. Includes three bonus graphics! Meditation is an important practice for Buddhists because it strengthens and calms one’s mind, but also helps the Buddhist in their path towards enlightenment and Nirvana.

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Eightfold Path for the Householder: Those who are not monastics are ‘householders’ (laypersons, like you and me). This is a nice little book that shows you how to follow the Eightfold Path as a layperson. Buddhaby Karen Armstrong. This is a great book to understand the overview of the story of the Buddha. I believe it helps to know the story of the Buddha as you then dive in deeper to each of the ideas and concepts that he taught. After several years of work and effort, Gautama attained enlightenment at the age of 35. This was made possible by being in deep meditation. From then on he spent the rest of his life traveling throughout much of northern India, spreading his teaching of the path to enlightenment. His instruction is known in the East as the Buddha-Dharma (the Teaching of the Enlightened One).

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So let me preface this list of the best books on Buddhism for beginners with the fact that I am not a Buddhist. I’m a biocultural anthropologist, and my experience with Buddhism is all academic-based. The closest I’ve come to practicing is the little mantras they pepper in the few yoga classes I go to. Which is to say I haven’t practiced it at all. And, you know, I could sit here and write out a full dissertation on Buddhism, its history, the differences between Theraveda, Mahayana, Esoteric, Zen, etc.