What Do Buddhists Believe?
What Do Buddhists Believe? by Tony Morris, published by Granta Books in 2006, offers an insightful exploration into Buddhism, one of the world’s oldest belief systems. This 96-page book delves into the teachings and practices of Buddhism, which has gained significant traction in the West, attracting nearly half a billion adherents globally. The text addresses the appeal of Buddhism in contemporary society, particularly as many individuals seek alternatives to organized religion.
Readers will find a comprehensive overview of Buddhism’s core propositions and practices, which aim to address the everyday concerns of ordinary people. The book presents the philosophical and mystical dimensions of Buddhism while emphasizing its practical applications for living a compassionate, creative, wise, and fulfilling life. Through this edition, Morris invites readers to understand the fundamental aspects of Buddhism and its relevance in today’s world.
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“Buddhism is one of the world’s oldest and most widespread belief-systems. Virtually unknown outside Asia until the last century, it is now the fastest growing religion in the West and has nearly half a billlion adherents throughout the world. What is it about Buddhism that is so attractive in an age when people seem to be turning away for organized religion? The teachings of Buddhism are many and varied, and it has a well-developed philosophical and mystical dimension; but at its core is a simple set of propositions and practices designed to meet the practical day-to-day concerns of ordinary people: how to live a compassionate, creative, wise and, above all, happy life.”–BOOK COVER.
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