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Religion & Spirituality

Buddhism: One Teacher, Many Traditions

Buddhism: One Teacher, Many Traditions

Now in Paperback! Explore with the Dalai LamaÂ the common ground underlying the diverse traditions of Buddhism.

Buddhism is practiced by hundreds of millions of people worldwide, from Tibetan caves to Tokyo temples to redwood retreats. To an outside viewer, it might be hard to see what they all have in common. InÂ Buddhism, His Holiness the Dalai Lama and American Buddhist nun Thubten Chodron map out with clarity the convergences and the divergences between the two major strains of Buddhismâ€”the Sanskrit traditions of Tibet and East Asia and the Pali traditions of Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia. Especially deep consideration is given to the foundational Indian traditions and their respective treatment of such central tenets as

Â Â Â the four noble truths

Â Â Â the practice of meditation

Â Â Â the meaning of nirvana

Â Â Â enlightenment.Â

The authors seek harmony and greater understanding among Buddhist traditions worldwide, illuminating the rich benefits of respectful dialogue and the many ways that Buddhists of all stripes share a common heritage and common goals.
Country USA
Brand Wisdom Publications
Manufacturer Wisdom Publications
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9781614293927
ReleaseDate 2017-01-24
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781614293927

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