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THE EVERYTHING BUDDHISM BOOK 2nd Edition by ARNIE KOZAZ a complete introduction to the history, traditions and beliefs of Buddhism, past and present

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My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness. --Dalai Lama

That's easy for the Dalai Lama to say--but for the rest of us, understanding this mysterious, multilayered faith can be very difficult. With this updated and revised edition of the classic Buddhist primer, you can delve into the profound principles of nonviolence, mindfulness, and self-awareness.

From Tibetan Buddhism to Zen, you'll explore the traditions of all branches of Buddhism, including:

The life of Buddha and his continuing influence throughout the world;

A revealing survey of the definitive Buddhist texts;

What the Sutra's say about education, marriage, sex, and death;

Faith-fueled social protest movements in Tibet, Burma, and elsewhere;

Buddhist art, poetry, architecture, calligraphy, and landscaping;

The proven physiological effects of meditation and other Buddhist practices;

The growing impact of Buddhism on modern American culture.

In this guide, you'll discover the deceptively simple truths of this enigmatic religion. Most important, you learn how to apply the tenets of Buddhism to your daily life--and achieve clarity and inner peace in the process. CONTENTS:

The Top 10 Pearls of Buddhist Wisdom;

Introduction;

1.The Buddha, the Teachings, and the Community of Practitioners: -

Religion or Philosophy?;

Buddha Versus Buddhism;

One Dharma of Many?;

Metaphor as Skillful Means;

The Axial Age;

Terminology;

2.The Buddha: History and Legend: -

Siddhartha Gautama;

Youth of Luxury and Pleasure;

The Four Signs;

Going Forth;

The Middle Way;

Awakening;

Enlightenment;

3.The Buddha's Teachings: The Four Noble Truths: -

The First Sermon: The Dharma Wheel Turns;

The First Noble Truth: The Truth of Suffering;

The Second Noble Truth: The Cause of Suffering is Desire;

The Third Noble Truth: Suffering Can End!;

The Fourth Noble Truth: The Way; The Basics;

4.The Noble Eightfold Path:-

The Noble Eightfold Path;

Right Speech;

Right Action;

Right Livelihood;

Right Effort;

Right Mindfulness;

Right Concentration;

Right View;

Right Resolve;

A Noble Process;

5.The Buddha's Ethics:-

The five percepts and ten unwholesome actions;

Do not destroy life;

Do not steal;

Do not commit sexual misconduct;

Do not lie;

Do not become intoxicated;

The five hindrances;

The four immeasurables;

More precepts;

6.The Buddhist Community:-

The Three Jewels;

Monks and Nuns;

The First Jewel: The Buddha;

The Second Jewel: The Dharma;

The Third Jewel: The Sangha;

Generosity;

Finding the Three Jewels Today;

7.Karma and Worldview:-

Popular Misconceptions of Karma;

Karma as the Ethical Center;

Karma and Rebirth;

The Three Realms;

Dependent Origination;

Making sense of the Cosmos;

8.Buddhism in India: Life after Buddha:-

The Buddha's Final Days;

The Buddhist Councils;

King Ashoka and the Third Council: The Council at Pataliputra;

The Eighteen Schools;

The Pali Canon;

Mahayana Scriptures;

9.The Three Vehicles:-

The Diversification of Buddhism;

Theravada;

Mahayana;

Bodhisattvas;

Differences between the Two Main Schools;

Vajrayana;

10.The Spread of Buddhism:-

Sri Lanka;

Myanmar (Burma);

Thailand;

Cambodia, Laos and Indonesia;

Northward Bound;

China: Chan;

China: Pure Land;

Japan;

Tibet;

Korea;

The East Today;

11.Tibetan Buddhism:-

Exile and Diaspora: Buddhist Origins;

A unique form of Buddhism;

The Six Traditions of Tibetan Spirituality;

Common Threads;

The Quest for the Dalai Lama;

Contemporary Tibet;

12.Zen Practice:-

Zen History;

The eight gates of Zen;

Zazen;

Group Practice;

Sesshin;

Oryoki;

13.Buddhist Practice:-

Why Meditate?;

Meditation Gear;

Posture;

The Breath;

Shamatha Meditation;

Vipassana Meditation;

Other forms of Meditation;

Mantra Meditation;

Chanting;

Visualization;

Walking Meditation;

14.Ceremony and Celebration:-

Pilgrimage;

Nepal;

India;

Tea Ceremonies;

Holidays;

15.Life and Death and Other Practical Matters:-

Children and Practice;

Rites of Passage;

Education;

Visiting Monasteries and Retreat Centers;

Marriage;

Buddhism and Sex;

Women in Buddhism;

Death;

16.Buddhism Art:-

Architecture;

Buddhist Statuary Images;

Mandalas and Sand Paintings;

Thangkas;

Gardens;

Haiku;

Art Practice;

Zen Art;

17.Buddhism and the West:-

Westward Bound;

Zig Zag Zen;

Thich Nhat Hanh and Jesus;

Thomas Merton;

The Western Face of Buddhism;

Contemporary Buddhist Literature;

The Zen of Everything;

Buddhism and Psychotherapy;

Buddhism and Technology;

18.Brain of a Buddha:-

Brain Basics;

The Monk Who Loves Science;

Nine Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation;

Two Modes of Being;

Social Brain;

Self-Attunement;

Mindfulness Benefits;

19.Can Buddhism Save the Planet? :-

Individual Poisons, Collective Problems;

Be a Bodhisattva Now: Engaged Buddhism;

Mindful Environment;

Mindful Politics;

Engaged Buddhism in Action;

Mindful Leadership;

Buddha in Jail;

Mindfulness in Health Care;

Spiritual Revolution;

20.Buddha in Daily Life:-

Mindfulness;

Diving In;

Contemplative Education;

Gardening;

Mindfulness in Sport and Exercise;

Mindful Yoga;

Awake at Work;

Spiritual Materialism

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: 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.

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