Discovering Buddhism: A simple and complete guide - Softcover

Contu, Jakeddu

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798263207854

Publisher: Independently published, 2025

Synopsis

Discovering Buddhism: The Path of Awakening—from the Buddha to the Tibetan Book of the Dead



📖 Discovering Buddhism – A Simple and Complete Guide
Do you want to explore Buddhism without diving into overly complex or specialized texts?
This book offers you a clear, practical, and insightful introduction: a journey that begins with the life of the Buddha, goes through his essential teachings, and reaches contemporary Buddhism—showing how these principles can help anyone—even a 16-year-old—live with more serenity, balance, and awareness.
📌 What you’ll find in this book:
· The life of the Buddha told like a fascinating story.
· The Four Noble Truths explained with examples from school, sports, and friendship.
· The Noble Eightfold Path, a compass for living better today.
· The precepts for lay followers and the rules for monks.
· Simple meditation techniques you can try right away.
· An overview of Tibetan Buddhism, with symbols, rituals, and curiosities.
· A clear summary of The Tibetan Book of the Dead (Bardo Thödol).
· Buddhist food and diet: from Tibet to modern vegetarianism.
· Addresses of Buddhist centers in Italy for those who want to go deeper.
· A glossary of terms so you won’t get lost in difficult words.
👉 You don’t need to be a Buddhist—or change your religion: Buddhism can become a path of personal growth, a way to know yourself better, manage stress, and face life with courage and kindness.
✨ This is not just another book about Buddhism. It’s a practical guide and a travel companion for anyone seeking wisdom, inspiration, and inner peace.

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798263207854
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 82