{"product_id":"buddhism-for-beginners-9781559391535","title":"Buddhism for Beginners","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis easy-to-understand overview of the basics of Buddhism is an invaluable resource for the new or seasoned practitioner\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This user's guide to Buddhist basics takes the most commonly asked questions--beginning with \"What is the essence of the Buddha's teachings?\"--and provides simple answers in plain English. Thubten Chodron's responses to the questions that always seem to arise among people approaching Buddhism make this an exceptionally complete and accessible introduction--as well as a manual for living a more peaceful, mindful, and satisfying Life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuddhism for Beginners\u003c\/i\u003e is an ideal first book on the subject for anyone, but it's also a wonderful resource for seasoned students, since the question-and-answer format makes it easy to find just the topic you're looking for, such as: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- What is the goal of the Buddhist path? \u003cbr\u003e- What is karma? \u003cbr\u003e- If all phenomena are empty, does that mean nothing exists? \u003cbr\u003e- How can we deal with fear? \u003cbr\u003e- How do I establish a regular meditation practice? \u003cbr\u003e- What are the qualities I should look for in a teacher? \u003cbr\u003e- What is Buddha-nature? \u003cbr\u003e- Why can't we remember our past lives?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Snow Lion Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/01\/2001\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781559391535\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.56lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.96h x 6.02w x 0.47d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/27\/2000 pg. 74\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2001 pg. 880\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Thubten Chodron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36659792248988,"sku":"9781559391535","price":13.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_d62e294d-8235-40d7-bfea-41ad8de60d12.jpg?v=1603895480","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/buddhism-for-beginners-9781559391535","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}