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Paperback : 146 pages
ISBN-10 : 9781641520478
ISBN-13 : 978-1641520478
Product Dimensions : 13.72 x 1.27 x 20.83 cm
Publisher : Althea Press (15 May 2018)
Language: : English
ASIN : 1641520477
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"If you're looking for a one-stop place to explore and understand Buddhism (and make sense out of life), you'll find it here. Noah's gift for putting Buddhist concepts into clear words and everyday contexts shines in this friendly yet thorough guide. Whether you're curious about Buddhism or looking to more deeply benefit from its teachings, you'll find answers, insights, and plenty of 'a-ha!' moments in No-Nonsense Buddhism for Beginners."--Ellen Petry Leanse, author of The Happiness Hack
"What a pleasure to read No-Nonsense Buddhism for Beginners. Noah Rasheta writes in a refreshingly clear and straightforward manner. The question-and-answer format of the book is a very effective educational style and presents topics in a way that readers can easily relate to. This book is a very helpful examination of the basics of Buddhism."--Reverend Koyo S. Kubose, president, Bright Dawn Center of Oneness Buddhism
"No-Nonsense Buddhism for Beginners is a beautiful gift to all levels of practitioners--from those who are just beginning to explore Buddhism, to long-time Buddhists who would like to brush up on their knowledge. His tone is clear, accessible, and warm, and his consistent ability to translate Buddhist concepts into plain English is extremely impressive. Noah Rasheta's book is a wonderful and much-needed resource."--Yael Shy, author of What Now? Meditation for Your Twenties and Beyond
About the Author
NOAH RASHETA is a Buddhist teacher, lay minister, and author, as well as the host of the podcast Secular Buddhism. He teaches mindfulness and Buddhist philosophy online and in workshops all around the world. He works with others to make the world a better place as he studies, embodies, and teaches the fundamentals of Buddhist philosophy, integrating Buddhist teachings with modern science, humanism, and humor.
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Do Buddhists worship the Buddha?
The Buddha was a teacher, not a god. When you see Buddhists bowing to statues or images of the Buddha, they’re not necessarily worshipping him but rather making a physical expression of their humble intent to follow the Buddha’s teachings in order to overcome an ego-centered life. In fact, in one Buddhist scripture, the Buddha seems to be critical of god worship, telling a young man that it’s far more important to live ethically than it is to worship anything. Over time, though, the various schools of Buddhism have come to view the Buddha in different ways; some almost seem to deify and worship him, while others simply hold him in the highest esteem and treat him as the ultimate teacher.
Is ignorance really a poison? What's wrong with not knowing things?
From the Buddhist perspective, calling ignorance a poison is specifically referring to a lack of understanding about the nature of reality. So, for example, when we perceive things to be permanent and independent from other things, this blinds us from seeing things as they truly are: impermanent and interdependent. This misconception fuels our suffering. The most dangerous manifestation of ignorance is the belief in a permanent self that exists independent of other people and the rest of the world. Clinging to this false, or ignorant, sense of self and wanting to protect it give rise to greed and hatred. Ignorance is a poison because it prevents us from seeing things as they are, which is necessary to reach enlightenment. The antidote to ignorance is wisdom about the nature of both reality and the self.
What does it mean to have right intent?
If we want to reduce suffering, we need to be aware of the intentions we have regarding the things we say and do. When our intentions stem from anger or hatred, they’re more likely to cause harm than if they stem from happiness or gratitude. When we behave reactively, it is very difficult to be mindful of the intent behind our words and actions. It takes practice to become aware of our intentions. You can start this practice by asking yourself, 'Why?' as you react to things in life. When I’m feeling anger, for example, I like to ask myself, 'Why am I experiencing this emotion?' If I’m being kind to someone, I ask myself, 'Why? Is it because I genuinely care about this person, or am I trying to gain something out of this interaction?'
Do I have to be vegetarian to be Buddhist? (Don't make me give up meat!)
Some Buddhists are vegetarians, and some are not. Again, there’s nothing mandatory to do or refrain from doing in order to be a Buddhist. The Buddha did not require his followers to be vegetarians; while he taught that killing was an unskillful practice, he also encouraged monks to graciously accept whatever food was offered to them, including meat. Some schools of Buddhism encourage and practice a vegetarian diet as a way to follow the first precept, but others don’t. In the end, it’s a personal choice, and each person must decide if vegetarianism is suitable for his or her particular circumstances in life.
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enrico
5.0 out of 5 stars as first book to understand buddhism is amazing, very smallReviewed in Australia on 27 June 2018
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this book change my life, as first book to understand buddhism is amazing ,very small, but full of sense.
!00% buy it if you want to get into this life philosophy, the only thing is
after the book...now??what i have to do.. you finish the book and you want to know more by this author.
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Kate lentils
4.0 out of 5 stars Good introduction to BuddhismReviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 January 2020
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Great overview of Buddhism for the total beginner. Very accessible and divided into short easy chunks. Quite short in length. I’d have preferred a bit more depth to it but a good introduction to the subject nonetheless.
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Mrs C
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect introduction to BuddhismReviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 June 2019
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Really easy and enjoyable to read. An excellent choice for a first dip into Buddhism, covers everything in an engaging way that keeps you interested. The author has great warmth and humour and this shows in the writing which makes it such a joy to read
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dan
5.0 out of 5 stars Very UsefullReviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 August 2020
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Q and A format works really well. The answers really are no nonsense and give you the information you need while staying true to the brevity the title suggests
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Andy
5.0 out of 5 stars Clear and simpleReviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 July 2018
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I loved this easy to understand book of Buddhism. Everything is made very clear and simple with examples of how the different aspects of Buddhism affect every day life. It is not a religion, it's a way of life. And also a great tool for self improvement. I highly reccomend this book, especially to anyone who is new to Buddhism or curious in any way as to what it's all about.
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Dobbo47
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent introduction to BuddhismReviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 August 2018
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The main concepts are explained in a straightforward and accessible way.
An easy read but covers a lot of ground.
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