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WHAT IS BUDDHISM? WHAT DOES IT REPRESENT? WHO ARE THE BUDDHISTS?
101 Questions and Answers on Buddhism is the perfect book for anyone who strives for greater understanding of the dif- ferent cultures of the world. Buddhism, practiced by nearly one fourth of the Earth's people, is one of the major religions, yet it is not widely understood in North America, home to nearly 2.5 million Buddhists. This accessible guide to Buddhism answers the need for simple, forthright answers to significant questions about the religion. Author John Renard offers information about Buddhism in an easy-to-follow question-and-answer format. Questions include:
WAS BUDDHA A REAL PERSON? WHO WAS BUDDHA?
HOW DID BUDDHISM BEGIN?
IS THERE A BUDDHIST "BIBLE"? WHAT ARE THE MAJOR BUDDHIST SCRIPTURES?
WHAT DO BUDDHISTS BELIEVE IN?
WHAT IS NIRVANA, REALLY?
WHO IS THE DALAI LAMA, AND WHY IS HE IMPORTANT TO SO MANY BUDDHISTS?
ISBN:9780517220825
