Basic Buddhism by Robert Thurman
An accessible introduction to core Buddhist teachings from a Tibetan-Mahayana perspective, explaining the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, karma and rebirth, the notions of emptiness and Buddha-nature, the bodhisattva ideal, and basic meditation and ethical practices; it situates these doctrines historically and practically for modern Western readers and emphasizes compassion, wisdom, and techniques for integrating Buddhist insight into everyday life.
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