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Buddhism for Beginners
by Thubten Chodron
from Snow Lion Publications

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

• Great Buddhism Overview!
  I agree with the title of another review, "Buddhism 101". This book gives you all the basics in a thorough, yet easy to understand manner. If you know a little about Buddhism but want to know what it all means, this is the book for you. Another review said it was not a good book for the layperson, but I disagree. This is a wonderful book for anyone who wants to learn more about Buddhism. The author writes very well, which is a bonus in my opinion. I highly recommend it.

• Buddhism for Beginners
  This book was very informative and written in a "Q&A" style that made it so simple to understand. If you are contemplating Buddhism, or just looking for more information on the practices, this is THE book for you. It is a very quick read and very informative. I found it key to my making a decision to join the Buddhist Faith.

• Reviews
  "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... more info

• More of a Q & A instead of how to practice Buddhism.
  This book although useful is more of a question and answer session instead of a how to go about practicing Buddhism.
  I really wanted something that explained what I must do to practice Buddhism. What I should read ie: Darhma, Sutra etc. It talks about meditation but does not tell you how to go about doing this and the methods you should use.
  I was slightly dissapointed.
  

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