DESCRIPTION : Part of The Essential Wisdom Library, Buddhism provides an accessible, comprehensive guide for anyone looking to gain an understanding of the faith and practice of the religion. From central ideas like the Eight Fold Path and the Four Noble Truths to the role of meditation, Buddhism offers an indispensible introduction to the wisdom tradition that has shaped the lives of millions of people across centuries and continents. Writing in an engaging, approachable style, author Joan Duncan Oliver outlines the key tenants of Buddhism for every reader, unpacking complex philosophies and revealing the beauty of the timeless faith.A practitioner of Buddhist meditation for over thirty years, Oliver has written extensively on the subject and is uniquely well versed in Buddhist practice. Her expert knowledge and understanding make Buddhism an essential modern guidebook to an ancient tradition. PRODUCT DETAILS : ISBN : 9781250313683 BY (AUTHOR) Oliver, Joan Duncan PUBLISHER : St Martin's Press PUBLICATION DATE : April 30, 2019 COUNTRY OF PUBLICATION : United States IMPRINT : St Martin's Press LANGUAGE : English AGE : General PRODUCT FORM : Paperback / softback DIMENSION : 211 mm x 133 mm WEIGHT : 203 g SERIES : The Essential Wisdom Library PRODUCT CATEGORY : Philosophy & Religion
