Heart of Buddhism

A Simple Introduction to Buddhist Practice

AvGuy Claxton

E-bok

Engelska, 2013

70 kr

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Beskrivning

This classic Buddhist title explains why Buddhism is now so appropriate to our personal, social and global situation.Unlike many other religions, Buddhism is very well suited to a secular age. It offers a practical, comprehensible way to achieve peace of mind and generosity of spirit. Buddhism requires no adherence to obscure beliefs, and is mainly concerned with improving the quality of our everyday life.Guy Claxton’s fascinating book explains all the ways in which Buddhism is so appropriate to our particular times and global predicament. It describes how we can help ourselves individually, with a teacher, or in a group, through understanding, meditation and communication.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2013-04-11
Språk:Engelska
Filformat:EPUB
Kopieringsskydd:LCP
ISBN:9780007498246
Förlag:HarperCollins Publishers

Utforska kategorier

Buddhism inom Filosofi och religion

Mer om författaren

Guy Claxton is a psychologist and senior lecturer at King’s College, London. He is currently teaching at Schumacher College, a new international centre for studies informed by spiritual and ecological values at Dartington, Devon. He is the author of many books on religion, psychology and education.

Recensioner i media

'Written with humour, lightness of touch and an affection for the human condition with all its faults, this book is a blessedly easy and reader-friendly account of what Buddhism has to offer.' Anne Bancroft, Resurgence