Unlock the Timeless Wisdom of Buddhism-In One Powerful Volume For over 2,500 years, Buddhism has guided countless seekers toward clarity, compassion, and spiritual awakening. Yet if you've ever felt overwhelmed by diverse traditions-from Theravada to Zen-or wanted a clear path through the Dharma teachings, this concise guide is your perfect companion.In BUDDHISM Summarized you'll traverse the Buddha's life story, enter the heart of essential doctrines like the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, and grasp the significance of key practices, including Buddhist meditation, Mindfulness practice, and advanced techniques such as the Jhanas. Each chapter distills complex concepts-like karma, non-self, and the Bodhisattva ideal-into vivid, accessible explanations.Explore how different schools-Theravāda, Mahayana, and Vajrayana-evolved over centuries, adapting to new cultures while preserving a shared spiritual heritage. Gain insight into Buddhist philosophy and ethics, and discover how these teachings align with modern science, social responsibility, and personal fulfillment. Whether you're new to Eastern spirituality or a long-time practitioner eager to deepen your understanding, this book offers a well-rounded roadmap to everyday enlightenment.From the earliest scripture of the Pali Canon to the wide-reaching influences of Tibetan and Zen traditions, BUDDHISM Summarized shows how Buddhist insight resonates in the quest for spiritual awakening. Dive in and experience the transformative power of Buddhism today.TABLE OF CONTENTS: Buddhism Jargon: Essential Terms and ConceptsThe Historical Buddha: Life and TeachingsThe Indian Context: Pre-Buddhist Thought and InfluencesThe Four Noble Truths: The Core of Buddhist PhilosophyThe Noble Eightfold Path: The Practical Guide to AwakeningKarma and Rebirth: The Buddhist Understanding of Cause and EffectThe Three Marks of Existence: Impermanence, Suffering, and Non-SelfThe Five Aggregates: Understanding the Illusion of the SelfDependent Origination: The Chain of ExistenceBuddhist Cosmology: The Realms of ExistenceThe Three Jewels: Buddha, Dharma, and SanghaEthics in Buddhism: The Five Precepts and Moral ConductTheravāda Buddhism: The Way of the EldersMahayana Buddhism: The Path of the BodhisattvaVajrayana Buddhism: The Esoteric PathBuddhism in China, Korea, and Japan: Cultural AdaptationsBuddhism in the West: Modern Adaptations and ChallengesSamatha and Vipassana: The Two Pillars of Buddhist MeditationMindfulness and Awareness: The Art of Living ConsciouslyThe Jhanas: States of Deep Meditative AbsorptionThe Pali Canon: The Foundational Texts of Theravāda BuddhismThe Mahayana Sutras: Expanding the TeachingsTibetan Buddhist Texts: The Tantras and CommentariesMonastic Life: The Role of Monks and Nuns in BuddhismLay Buddhism: How Non-Monastics Practice the DharmaRituals, Offerings, and Pilgrimage in BuddhismBuddhist Philosophy and Logic: Key Schools and DebatesBuddhism and Science: A Dialogue on Mind and ConsciousnessBuddhism and Other Religions: Similarities and DifferencesBuddhism in the Modern World: Challenges and OpportunitiesEngaged Buddhism: Social Action and Ethical ResponsibilityBuddhism and the Nature of Enlightenment: What It Means to Be Awake
- | Author: Devon Kade
- | Publisher: Independently Published
- | Publication Date: May 06, 2025
- | Number of Pages: 00188 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-10: NA
- | ISBN-13: 9798314912485
