Buddhism for Beginners: Guide to Buddha Teachings

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Buddhism for Beginners: Guide to Buddha Teachings
By: Dharma Self

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ISBN: 9781005336288
Publication Date: 2020

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There are many books on this matter but a lot of them are not suitable for who is just starting. If you are at the beginning of your path, you need an easy and simple (but complete!) guide to help you. Here following you can read some preliminary notions which can let you understand more about Buddhism:

It was 2,500 years ago when the Buddha, known then as Siddhartha Gautama, experienced the awakening himself and thus founded Buddhism. As mentioned in the introduction, Buddhism is more than just a religion. In order to be a practicing Buddhist, you must:

Lead a moral existence
Develop awareness and practice mindfulness in your everyday thoughts and deeds
Practice the virtues of wisdom and understanding

To become Buddhist is to understand the world, to appreciate its beauty and to comprehend its injustices. To become Buddhist is to develop respect for the world and for all that dwells in it, and to recognize the interconnection between all living beings. Buddhism will help you see the purpose to life. When you follow Buddhism's code of practice, it will inevitably lead you to a genuinely happy, meaningful, and fulfilled existence.

The goal of this book is give you all the information you need to start immediately to improve your on spirituality and balance.

You will learn:

The Reason Why Buddhism is The Key to a Better Life
What School of Buddhism Is More Suitable for You
How to Achieve Nirvana
Why the Reincarnation Is Important
How to Become Stress-Free Thanks to Special Meditations

Buddhism for Beginners: Guide to Buddha Teachings, Dharma Self, Paperback, 142 pages, $17.99

CONTENTS: Buddhism for Beginners
Short Biography of Buddha		1
Introduction to Buddhism		4
	What is Buddhism?	6
	Buddha Can Date to 1800 BC	11
	Principles of Buddhism	16
	What is mindfulness?	19
	What Mindfulness is NOT!	19
	What is meditation	20
	The Three Principle Practices of the Buddhist Path	22
	The Four Noble Truths	23
	Why Practice Buddhism?	27
	Buddhism in Everyday Life	27
Chapter 1. Different Schools of Buddhism		32
	Theravada	38
	Mahayana	39
	Zen	39
	Vajrayana	40
	What modern Buddhists practice and follow	43
Chapter 2. Nirvana: What Is It and Why Is It Important in Buddhism		49
	The Basics of Nirvana	51
Chapter 3. Reincarnation: What Is It and Why Is It Important in Buddhism		61
	What is Reincarnation?	71
Chapter 4. Yoga: What Is It and Why Is It Important in Buddhism		82
	Adho Mukha Svanasana	82
	Uttanasana	84
	Malasana	85
	Paschimottanasana	86
	Janu Sirsasana	87
	Fire Log	88
	Marichyasana D	89
Chapter 5. How to Practice the Five Moral Precepts of Buddhism		91
	Abstain from Taking the Life of a Living Being	91
	Abstain from Taking Things Not Given	91
	Abstain from Sensual Misconduct	92
	Abstain from False Speech	93
	Abstain from Abusing Intoxicants	93
Chapter 6. What is Zen Buddhism and Why This Specific Approach is Useful to Get to Happiness		95
	History of Zen Buddhism	96
	Philosophy and Practice of Zen Buddhism	102
	Zen Practices and Teachings	103
Chapter 7. How to Develop Positive Core Beliefs and Balanced Life		113
	Pursuit of Happiness	113
	Letting Go of Clinging	114
	Don't Take It Personally	114
	Opening to Love	114
	Anger Management	116
	Freedom from Fear	118
	Compassionate Life	119
Chapter 8. Exercises and Mindfulness Meditation for Stress/Anxiety Relief		121
	Knowing the Mind	123
	Training the Mind	125
	Freeing the Mind	127
	Simple Mindfulness Meditation Technique	129
Conclusion		133

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