Buddhism for Beginners

Author: Yao Weiqun
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: Buddhism is one of the major religions in the world, with a long history, widespread influence, numerous branches, complex doctrines, and profound and subtle thoughts. This book series introduces the basic knowledge of Buddhism, providing an overview of Buddhism in terms of historical development, literature, doctrines, practice, and figures.
Chapter 1: Discusses the emergence of Buddhism, including the historical and cultural background of Indian thought during the time of its formation, as well as the process of Shakyamuni's founding of Buddhism and its original teachings.
Chapter 2: Discusses the spread of Buddhism in India and other major Buddhist countries in Asia.
Chapter 3: Focuses on introducing Indian Buddhist scriptures and Chinese Buddhist scriptures.
Chapter 4: Explains the doctrines of Buddhism, outlining the core concepts in the Buddhist theoretical system and highlighting its fundamental content.
Chapter 5: Discusses Buddhist practice, examining the formation and main concepts of Buddhist practice theory, and also touches on precepts and meditation.
Chapter 6: Introduces influential or well-known figures in Buddhism, including historical figures, legendary Buddhist figures, and the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas worshipped by followers.
Buddhism is one of the major religions in the world, with a long history, widespread influence, numerous branches, complex doctrines, and profound and subtle thoughts. This book series introduces the basic knowledge of Buddhism, providing an overview of Buddhism in terms of historical development, literature, doctrines, practice, and figures.
Chapter 1: Discusses the emergence of Buddhism, including the historical and cultural background of Indian thought during the time of its formation, as well as the process of Shakyamuni's founding of Buddhism and its original teachings.
Chapter 2: Discusses the spread of Buddhism in India and other major Buddhist countries in Asia.
Chapter 3: Focuses on introducing Indian Buddhist scriptures and Chinese Buddhist scriptures.
Chapter 4: Explains the doctrines of Buddhism, outlining the core concepts in the Buddhist theoretical system and highlighting its fundamental content.
Chapter 5: Discusses Buddhist practice, examining the formation and main concepts of Buddhist practice theory, and also touches on precepts and meditation.
Chapter 6: Introduces influential or well-known figures in Buddhism, including historical figures, legendary Buddhist figures, and the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas worshipped by followers.