This book written by a Buddhist monk and teacher presents the basics of Buddhism from the unique perspective of twelve questions that newcomers to the religion typically ask. Over the course of answering the 12 questions all of the Basic Buddhist Principles and Beliefs are presented. It intended to be a primer on Buddhism and not an exhaustive treatment of all the teachings. It was developed by Venerable Deok Wun as a reference tool for those who are exploring Buddhism for the first time. It is written in a casual style so that the basics Buddhist teachings are accessible to someone just exploring the religion.