Buddhism for Beginners
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Buddhism for Beginners
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Gabra Zackman
About this listen
This user’s guide to Buddhist basics takes the most commonly asked questions - beginning with “What is the essence of the Buddha’s teachings?” - and provides simple answers in plain English. Thubten Chodron’s responses to the questions that always seem to arise among people approaching Buddhism make this an exceptionally complete and accessible introduction - as well as a manual for living a more peaceful, mindful, and satisfying Life. Buddhism for Beginners is an ideal first book on the subject for anyone, but it’s also a wonderful resource for seasoned students, since the question-and-answer format makes it easy to find just the topic you’re looking for, such as:
- What is the goal of the Buddhist path?
- What is karma?
- If all phenomena are empty, does that mean nothing exists?
- How can we deal with fear?
- How do I establish a regular meditation practice?
- What are the qualities I should look for in a teacher?
- What is Buddha-nature?
- Why can't we remember our past lives?
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- Dahut
- 09-08-2016
Beautiful 🙏🏻
This was amazing. Explained in a way that was not bewildering for someone curious about faith. 🙏🏻🌟
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- Kitisch
- 01-04-2025
A great insight to Buddhism
I found this book very well written in a way anyone can comprehend. Be8ng completely new to Buddhism, I was able to get a good grap of the concepts, values & beliefs.
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- Frank
- 20-09-2021
Excellent introduction to philosophy & practice
Easy to listen to.
Avoids most of the big words of Buddhism and the academic discussions.
Quite a lot of the content is Q&A which therefore covers a lot of the typical questions of a beginner.
Excellent introduction for the layperson.
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- Sophie
- 01-03-2023
definitely recommend
I benefitted profoundly listening to this, I enjoy listening things that challenge the way I think and view things
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- MaryC
- 01-03-2024
A great explanation
I enjoyed this book because it covered all of the main points but also provided many points to leap off if you have a particular. The basic were answered comprehensively.
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- Leecia Bamford
- 09-09-2017
Enlighting
Never have l had so many questions answered in one book, l truly feel l have been on this path already,
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- Anonymous User
- 12-12-2017
Must listen AAA +++
All you need to know and more absolutely fantastic book. Just about all you can think of about Buddhism is asked in this book . What a awesome way of life to live and I will be following Buddhism. I am only half way through listening to this book it's like gold thank you for putting this together much appreciated.
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- Lisa Meier
- 11-06-2025
Highly recommend this book.
This book was so informative and easy to understand. The questions and explanations were clear and relatable. Excellent.
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- Cas.
- 17-01-2018
Calming narrator.
Voice of narrator is very calming and perfectly fits the theme of this book.
I found this book informative yet easy to understand. I will be sure to listen to it more than once!
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- S
- 07-05-2020
Pretty much a Q&A
For what it is it is well done, and will answer many of your questions you might have to gain a basic understanding of the depth and breadth of Buddhism teachings, practice, and cultures.
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