Manual of Buddhism

By Dudley Wright

Book Overview

""A Manual of Buddhism"" by Dudley Wright is a comprehensive guide to understanding the core principles and practices of Buddhism. The book covers the history and development of Buddhism, including its origins in India and its spread throughout Asia. It also explores the key teachings of Buddhism, such as the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and the concept of karma. The author provides a detailed explanation of Buddhist meditation techniques and offers practical advice for incorporating these practices into daily life. Additionally, the book includes a glossary of Buddhist terms and a bibliography for further reading. Overall, ""A Manual of Buddhism"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about this ancient and influential religion.1912. In this short treatise, the author presents a systematically arranged outline of, and thus an introduction to, the teachings of Buddhism. In order that these teachings may be comprehended, the use of Pali expressions has been avoided. Whenever possible, the words ascribed to the Buddha Himself have been quoted.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162596813
• ISBN13: 9781162596815
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"