Learn everything you need to know about Buddhism in this clear and straightforward new guide.
Buddhism was founded thousands of years ago, and has inspired millions of people with its peaceful teachings. Buddhism 101 highlights and explains the central concepts of Buddhism to the modern reader, with information on mindfulness, karma, The Four Noble Truths, the Middle Way, and more.
Whether you're just looking to understand Buddhism or explore the philosophy in your own life and own journey to Enlightenment, this book gives you everything you need to know!
Buddhism 101: From Karma to the Four Noble Truths, Your Guide to Understanding the Principles of Buddhism, Arnie Kozak PhD, Adams Media, Hardcover, 2017, 256 Pages, $15.00
Arnie Kozak, PhD, is a psychotherapist, clinical assistant professor in psychiatry at the University of Vermont College of Medicine, and workshop leader at the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies, The Copper Beech Institute, and the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. He is author of Wild Chickens and Petty Tyrants: 108 Metaphors for Mindfulness, The Everything Guide to the Introvert Edge, The Awakened Introvert: Practical Mindfulness Skills for Maximizing Your Strengths and Thriving in a Loud and Crazy World, The Everything Essentials Buddhism Book, and Mindfulness A-Z: 108 Insights for Awakening Now. Arnie has been practicing yoga and meditation for over thirty years and is dedicated to translating the Buddha's teachings into readily accessible forms. In the long winters of northern Vermont when he's not working, he rides the frozen slopes on his snowboard. During the short summers, he golfs. During all seasons, you can find him trail running with his dogs in the foothills of the Green Mountains.
CONTENTS: Buddhism 101
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Introduction
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7
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What is Buddhism?
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9
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The Axial Age
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13
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Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha
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15
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The Buddha
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18
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The Dharma
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20
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The Sangha
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22
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Upaya
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27
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Siddhartha Gotama
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29
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The Middle Way
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37
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The Four Noble Truths
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42
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The Truth of Dukkha
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45
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The Truth of the Cause of Dukkha
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51
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The Truth of the Cessation of Dukkha
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54
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The Truth of the Path that Leads to the Cessation of Dukkha
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56
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Right View, Right Resolve
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60
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Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood
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65
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Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, Right Concentration
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69
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The Five Precepts
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73
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Do Not Destroy Life
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75
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Do Not Steal or Commit Sexual Misconduct
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77
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Do Not Lie or Become Intoxicated
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80
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Five Hindrances to Spiritual Progress
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83
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The Four Immeasurables
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85
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Karma
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88
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The Buddhist Concept of Rebirth
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94
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The Buddhist Cosmos
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96
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The Realms
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97
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Dependent Origination
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104
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Bodhisattvas
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106
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Buddhism After Buddha
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108
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The Councils
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113
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Early Buddhism
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119
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Theravada and Mahayana
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123
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The Spread of Buddhism
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128
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Farther East
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135
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Vajrayana
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138
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The Six Traditions
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142
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The Dalai Lama
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149
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Chinese Buddhism
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153
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Japan
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157
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Zen Buddhism
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161
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Zazen
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164
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Zen Eating
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172
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Tea Ceremonies
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175
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Why Meditate?
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180
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Shamatha and Vipassana
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186
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Chanting, Visualization, and Walking
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192
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Pilgrimage
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195
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Growing Up Buddhist
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199
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Women in Buddhism
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201
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Buddhist Art
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204
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Creating Haikus and Calligraphy
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212
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Buddhist Education
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216
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Buddhism in the West
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218
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Secular Buddhism
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221
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Mindfulness in All Things
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224
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Mindful Yoga
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230
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Buddhists as Activists
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231
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Buddhism in Daily Life
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238
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Spiritual Materialism
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245
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Diving In
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248
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Being Fully Engaged
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251
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Index
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253
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