Buddhism is one of the fastest growing religions in the world today -and THE BUDDHIST HANDBOOK is the best introduction to the teachings of Buddhism, the main schools, the Buddhist world-view, leading Buddhist teachers, Buddhist festivals and meditation. 'There is a great need to come to terms with Buddhism AS A WHOLE. John Snelling's book is an admirable attempt to do just that. ' GOLDEN DRUM 'A clear, up-to-date survey. ' CATHOLIC HERALD
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A complete guide to Buddhist teaching and practice. The Buddhist Handbook is well known as the classic guide to this increasingly popular spiritual tradition. Contains indispensable information on: the essential heart of Buddhism; basic teachings and practices; the different schools; meditation; the spread of Buddhism to the West; who's who amongst contemporary teachers, writers and practitioners.
" A useful and valuable guide. In a concise and readable style, it provides a foundation for discriminating among the range of authentic but different teachings being presented in the West today."
" Snelling is a fine writer: his prose is clear and readable, infused with intelligence and humor."
" An invaluable nonsectarian map to the complex terrain of Buddhist philosophy, history, and practice."
" The perfect volume for a Western Buddhist to hand to a friend who asks, what is Buddhism, anyway? Snelling is a fine writer."
" A useful and valuable guide.? In a concise and readable style, it provides a foundation for discriminating among the range of authentic but different teachings being presented in the West today."
& quot; Snelling is a fine writer: his prose is clear and readable, infused with intelligence and humor.& quot;
& quot; The perfect volume for a Western Buddhist to hand to a friend who asks, what is Buddhism, anyway? Snelling is a fine writer.& quot;
& quot; An invaluable nonsectarian map to the complex terrain of Buddhist philosophy, history, and practice.& quot;
& quot; A useful and valuable guide.? In a concise and readable style, it provides a foundation for discriminating among the range of authentic but different teachings being presented in the West today.& quot;
"Snelling is a fine writer: his prose is clear and readable, infused with intelligence and humor."
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