{"product_id":"buddhism-for-dummies-9781119643265","title":"Buddhism for Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour hands-on guide to this widely practiced and ancient religion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuddhism, one of the world's most widely practiced religions, is a fascinating yet complex eastern religion that is rapidly spreading throughout western civilization. What does it mean to be a Buddhist? What are the fundamental beliefs and history behind this religion? \u003ci\u003eBuddhism For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e explores these questions and more in this updated guide to Buddhist culture. You'll gain an understanding of the origins of this ancient practice and how they're currently applied to everyday life.  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you're a searcher of truth, a student of religions, or just curious about what makes Buddhism such a widely practiced religion, this guide is for you. In plain English, it defines the important terms, explains the key concepts, and explores in-depth a wide range of fascinating topics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew and expanded coverage on all the schools of Buddhism, including Theravada, Tibetan, and Mahayana\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe continuing relevance of the Dalai Lama\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUpdated coverage on daily observances, celebrations, styles, practices, meditation, and more  \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eContinuing the Dummies tradition of making the world's religions engaging and accessible to everyone, \u003ci\u003eBuddhism For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is your essential guide to this fascinating religion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eP.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you re probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Buddhism For Dummies (9781118023792). The book you see here shouldn t be considered a new or updated product. But if you re in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. We re always writing about new topics  \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-11966441\"\u003eJonathan Landaw\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-35139\"\u003eStephan Bodian\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-13281029\"\u003eGudrun Bühnemann\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e For Dummies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/27\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 400\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 7.50w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781119643265\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1119643260\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-REL\"\u003eReligion\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-REL007000\"\u003eBuddhism | General (see also Philosophy | Buddhist)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJonathan Landaw\u003c\/b\u003e is the former English Translation Editor, Translation Bureau of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. \u003cb\u003eStephan Bodian\u003c\/b\u003e has studied and practices several schools of Buddhism. \u003cb\u003eGudrun Bühnemann, \u003c\/b\u003e Professor, teaches the Sanskrit Language and its literature, along with courses on the religions of South Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42699081548013,"sku":"9781119643265","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_c5312679-e759-405d-8d25-0ec3690672d8.jpg?v=1649911154","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/buddhism-for-dummies-9781119643265","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}