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This is the book for anyone wishing a simple, direct, and comprehensive survey of Buddhism. Told from a pragmatic American Buddhist perspective - and with loving speech and frequent drops of humor - emphasis is placed on diverse schools (Vipassana, Zen, Pure Land, Tibetan) within Buddhism as well as on Buddhism within diverse contexts, such as Christianity, Judaism, human relations, work, food, arts, the modern world (war, race, gender, ecology, nihilism, etc.). Annotation Yoursquo;re no idiot, of course. You know therersquo;s more to Buddhism than meditation and mantras, but your attempts to understand this popular philosophy have left you beyond baffled-and you know that canrsquo;t be good karma ... Donrsquo;t lose your way on the path to enlightenment! The Complete Idiotrsquo;s Guidereg; to Understanding Buddhism will keep you on track-and show you easy ways to make Buddhism a part of your life. In this Complete Idiotrsquo;s Guidereg;, you get: A fascinating exploration of who the Buddha was and what he means today. An enlightening introduction to the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. Compelling discussion of the major schools such as Vipassana, Zen, and Pure Land . Comprehensive coverage of the growth and development of Buddhism in America . nbsp An introduction to the teachings, concepts, schools, and practices of Buddhism explains the creation of the Buddhist universe, life of the Buddha, and enlightenment as a path to freedom from suffering.