The Story of Buddhism: History and Teachings - by Edwin Purcell (Hardcover)

About the Book

Buddhism is a religion and philosophy originated by Siddhartha Gautama, prominently known as "the Buddha," over 2,500 years ago in India. The teachings of the Buddha, referred to as the "Dharma," emphasize vital principles such as wisdom, kindness, patience, generosity, and compassion. Many Buddhist concepts and ideologies also share similarities with philosophical beliefs of other religions. While Buddhism is primarily practiced in East and Southeast Asia, its influence is steadily increasing in the West. There are three major branches of Buddhism, each practiced in specific regions: Theravada Buddhism, found in Thailand, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar; Mahayana Buddhism, predominant in China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore and Vietnam; and Tibetan Buddhism, practiced in Tibet, Nepal, Mongolia, Bhutan and parts of Russia, and northern India. The topics included in this book on Buddhism are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. It presents the complex subject in the most comprehensible and easy to understand language. This book will serve as a reference to a broad spectrum of readers.

Book Synopsis

Buddhism is a religion and philosophy originated by Siddhartha Gautama, prominently known as "the Buddha," over 2,500 years ago in India. The teachings of the Buddha, referred to as the "Dharma," emphasize vital principles such as wisdom, kindness, patience, generosity, and compassion. Many Buddhist concepts and ideologies also share similarities with philosophical beliefs of other religions. While Buddhism is primarily practiced in East and Southeast Asia, its influence is steadily increasing in the West. There are three major branches of Buddhism, each practiced in specific regions: Theravada Buddhism, found in Thailand, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar; Mahayana Buddhism, predominant in China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore and Vietnam; and Tibetan Buddhism, practiced in Tibet, Nepal, Mongolia, Bhutan and parts of Russia, and northern India. The topics included in this book on Buddhism are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. It presents the complex subject in the most comprehensible and easy to understand language. This book will serve as a reference to a broad spectrum of readers.