Buddhismus pro začátečníky – Chodronová Thubten (2017)

This beginner’s guide to Buddhism grew out of the most frequently asked questions Thubten Chodron encountered during many years of teaching, both in the East, where Buddhism is a traditional religion, and in the West, where it is less familiar. It is intended both for people beginning to explore Buddhism and for those already on the path who want a more systematic understanding of particular subjects. Arranged in 21 chapters, it addresses common questions about traditional Buddhist topics such as the aims of Buddhism, karma and meditation, as well as issues especially relevant in the West, including science and rebirth, emotions in everyday life, and dharma and social activism. Chodron explains each subject in simple, accessible language and shows how Buddhist principles can be incorporated into everyday Western life. The book can also be viewed as a guide to living more peacefully, considerately and contentedly without having to become a Buddhist. “I am happy to know Thubten Chodron’s book Buddhism for Beginners. It is written especially for those who want to understand the basic principles of Buddhism and incorporate them into their lives,” says His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama.