Arcturus Publishing Ltd

Essence of Buddhism - Smith Jo Durden

The life of Siddhartha Buddha ( ''Awakened One'') is that of one who awakened from the sleep of ignorance and saw conditions as they really were.The Essence of Buddhism provides a clear, straightforward approach to the rich traditions of the Buddhist faith and its ideological foundations. It explains the power of karma, the practice of Zen, and the notion of the life of the Buddha and his influence throughout the world.Through its elucidation of the definitive Buddhist texts, this splendid introduction puts into perspective one of the world''s most significant religions and reveals that it is as relevant now as at any time in its 3,000-year history.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Mystic Wisdom introduces four of the world''s most influential mystical traditions - Gnosticism, Sufism, Kabbalah, and Buddhism - tracing the history of these movements and their search for personal and spiritual transformation.

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