Illuminates the practices of meditation, Zen and Taoism.
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Illuminates the practices of meditation, Zen and Taoism.
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Introducing Buddha describes the life and teachings of the Buddha, but it also shows that enlightenment is a matter of experiencing the truth individually and by inspiration which is passed from teacher to student. Superbly illustrated by Borin Van Loon, the book illuminates this process through a rich legacy of stories and explains the practices of meditation, Taoism and Zen. It goes on to describe the role of Buddhism in modern Asia and its growing influence on Western thought.
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“"'An exemplary introduction... persuasive and intelligently critical.' Times Educational Supplement"”
'An exemplary introduction... persuasive and intelligently critical.' -- Times Educational Supplement
About the Author
Jane Hope is a practicing Vajrayana Buddhist and has taught Buddhism extensively throughout Europe and North America. Borin Van Loon has worked on numerous Introducing titles. He is a freelance illustrator, surrealist painter and collagist who produces the comic strip 'The Severed Head' for The Chap magazine.
Illuminates the practices of meditation, Zen and Taoism. Introducing Buddha describes the life and teachings of the Buddha, but it also shows that enlightenment is a matter of experiencing the truth individually and by inspiration which is passed from teacher to student. Superbly illustrated by Borin Van Loon, the book illuminates this process through a rich legacy of stories and explains the practices of meditation, Taoism and Zen. It goes on to describe the role of Buddhism in modern Asia and its growing influence on Western thought.
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