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    Buddhism For Beginners: A Practical Guide to Embrace Buddhism Into Your Life
    Buddhism For Beginners: A Practical Guide to Embrace Buddhism Into Your Life
    Buddhism For Beginners: A Practical Guide to Embrace Buddhism Into Your Life
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    Buddhism For Beginners: A Practical Guide to Embrace Buddhism Into Your Life

    By Alexander Yamashita

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    Buddhism For Beginners: Prepare to Be Enlightened By This Ancient and Beautiful Religion!

    Open Now Your Doors to Buddhism and Embrace It Into Your Daily Life!

    Buddhism is still a mystery to most of us. Most of us know only this religion found in Asia that professes a form of Buddhist doctrine based on the life and teachings of the venerate Buddha. Yet, when we step through this faith we will learn that it is based on the permeation of suffering and pain. 

    We learn that desire causes suffering and the only path to enlightenment is through wisdom and meditation. The Buddhist faith is a never ending quest to attain enlightenment and this book is the first step in attaining it. 

     

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLito Publishing
    Release dateJun 18, 2020
    ISBN9781540125859
    Buddhism For Beginners: A Practical Guide to Embrace Buddhism Into Your Life

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      Buddhism For Beginners - Alexander Yamashita

      Introduction

      I want to thank you and congratulate you for downloading the book, Buddhism for Beginners: a practical guide to embrace Buddhism into your life.

      This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to obtain mindfulness through proper meditation. You will be able to gain enlightenment through learning the various scriptures based on the life of Buddha.

      Buddhism is still a mystery to most of us. Most of us know only this religion found in Asia that professes a form of Buddhist doctrine based on the life and teachings of the venerate Buddha. Yet, when we step through this faith we will learn that it is based on the permeation of suffering and pain. We learn that desire causes suffering and the only path to enlightenment is through wisdom and meditation. The Buddhist faith is a never ending quest to attain enlightenment and this book is the first step in attaining it.

      Thanks again for purchasing this book,

      I hope you enjoy it!

      Alexander Yamashita

      Chapter 1:

      What you need to know

      about Buddhism

      One of the most influential religions today is Buddhism. This religion is considered nontheistic. It encompasses a number of beliefs, traditions and practices based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, also known as Buddha. Buddha is considered as the awakened one. According to Buddhist belief, he lived in the eastern part of the Indian continent between the 4th and 6th century BC. Also known as the enlightened one, Buddha is also known as the great teacher who shared his thoughts and insights about life. He had helped sentient beings end their pain through the removal of their cravings and ignorance. Through understanding the Four Noble Truths, a person can reach a state of Nirvana.

      Buddhism is one of the largest religions in the world. The estimated range of members is from 350 million to about 1.6 billion, with over 350 to 550 million, and the numbers are rapidly growing. Various Buddhist schools vary according to the exact nature of this religion. Such schools vary on the education of scriptures and teachings. The scripture and doctrine of Ancient Buddhism schools are developed in various closely related languages of ancient India, specifically in Sanskrit and Pali.

      The key concepts of Buddhism

      The foundation of this religion is the Three Jewels: Buddha, Sangha or the community, and Dharma or the teachings. Learning the Three Jewels is like a commitment and a declaration of the Buddhist path. In general, through accepting the Three Jewels, a member can distinguish himself from non-members. Some of the practices that a member will learn include support of monastic community, ethical precepts and the practice of mindfulness meditation. Members are required to learn both discernment and godlike wisdom through the study of scriptures and devotional practices.

      There are two branches of Buddhism recognized today. One is Mahayana, or The Great Vehicle and the other one is Theravada or The School of the Elders. Theravada is practiced mainly in Sri Lanka and in some parts of Southeast Asia. On

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