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The Essence of Buddhism
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Speak not harshly to anybody.—Dhammapada.
May I speak kindly and softly to every one I chance to meet.—Inscription in Temple of Nakhon Vat.
Offensive language is harsh even to the brutes.—Suttavaddhananiti.
Courtesy is the best ornament. Beauty [17] without courtesy is like a grove without flowers.—Buddha-charita.
He knew not the art of hypocrisy.—Jatakamala.
Let a man say that which is right, not that which is unrighteous, ... that which is pleasing, not that which is unpleasing, ... that which is true, not that which is false.—Subhasita-sutta.
As he who loves life avoids poison, so let the sage avoid sinfulness.—Udanavarga.
He sees danger in even the least of those things he should avoid.—Tevijja-sutta.
Sin easily develops.—Rock Inscriptions of Asoka.
May I never do. . . Read More
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Good introduction to buddhism. It clearly explains the main ideas. Short and clear.
A basis or reminder.
As a person who spent years actively involved in a Buddhist temple from meditation to cooking duties, I found this little book to be a good reminder of why we should keep a mindful existence. For those entering into the Buddhist philosophy for the fist time, you'll find this boo
An interesting, well-written and concise glimpse at the principles and cornerstones of Buddhism.
Short simple and informative. The essence of Buddhism by David Tuffley is an excellent introductory book to gain knowledge about Buddhism.The book describes the basic principles of the religion, concepts of meditation and briefly explains the Four Noble Truths and the Eight-fold Path. This is what t
A good start
The book is a good way to approach Buddhism in a fairly accessible manner. It depics the Buddhist principles so that anybody will be able to understand. I happily recommend it to anyone willing to get an overview of Buddhism.
Este libro brinda un paneo general de lo que es el budismo y c
Short insight into the practices of Buddhism
This was a perfect introduction (very short) to get familiar with the core practices of Buddhism and it’s benefits for anybody curious. More specifically, it familiarizes us with the four noble truths and the eight-fold path: the beginning of a journey to
Isn’t Buddhism such a marvellous belief system?
I’m finding myself drawn to it more and more as I get older. It is just full of so much wisdom and altruistic virtue. I truly believe in its principals. I wish I could live them fully. One day I’d like to be able to call myself a Buddhist.
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