Buddhist Answers For The Critical Questions

The Buddhist Answers contains detailed answers for the critical philosophical questions asked about Buddhism. This book is a result of extreme hard work of the author, researching into the lengthy Tripitaka, the doctrine of Lord Buddha. This book intends to establish a rational basis to the Buddhist beliefs. Lord Buddha preached in Jnanasaara Samuccaya' that, As the wise test gold by burning, cutting and rubbing it (on a piece of touchstone), so are you to accept my words after examining them and not merely out of regard to me.' The author did his level best to avoid personal opinions but to provide coherent answers by directly referring to various discourses by Lord Buddha in Tripitaka. This book can play a vital role in the international propagation of Buddhism. Buddhist missionaries can use this book as a handbook to answer the various philosophical questions which they encounter.

Everything you ever wanted to know but never had a chance to ask about meditation and Buddhist spiritual practice, from one of the greatest mindfulness teachers of our time. How can I fit meditation into my busy life? How should I understand karma and rebirth? Is enlightenment even possible for me? Sound familiar? If you’ve ever meditated or studied Buddhism, you may have found yourself asking these questions—and many more! Here’s the good news: there are answers, and you’ll find them all in this book. Imagine that you could sit down with one of Buddhism’s most accomplished and plainspoken teachers—and imagine that he patiently agreed to answer any question you had about meditation, living mindfully, and key Buddhist concepts—even the myriad brilliant questions you’ve never thought to ask! What, Why, How condenses into one volume a half-century of Bhante G.’s wise answers to common questions about the Buddha’s core teachings on meditation and spiritual practice. With his kind and clear guidance, you’ll gain simple yet powerful insights and practices to end unhealthy patterns and habits so that you can transform your experience of the world—from your own mind to your relationships, your job, and beyond.

No matter how long you’ve been practicing Buddhism or whether you are interested in Buddhism, the ancient Asian tradition, you’ve probably got questions, especially if you’re just starting out. You need to look no further than The Essentials of Buddhism, which simply answers these questions. With the help of translator’s notes, this engaging and enlightening volume examines the Buddha’s core teachings, explores the ways and means of enlightenment and elucidates the mystical aspects of Buddhism.

This is a very popular book on questions and answers on basic Buddhism. Read the answers to questions that people often ask about the Buddha's Teachings with Venerable S. Dhammika. The book covers topics such as:- What is Buddhism? Is Buddhism scientific? Buddhism is just a type of Hinduism. Is this true? did buddha copy the idea of kamma from Hinduism? Do you Buddhists believe in god? What does the Buddha say about the origin of the universe? What does Buddhism say about abortion? Is sex before marriage a type of sexual misconduct? What does Buddhism say about birth control? Where do we humans come from and where are we going? If Buddhism is so good why are some Buddhist countries poor? if a woman is raped or if she knows that her child is going to be deformed, wouldn't it be better to stop the pregnancy? Basic Buddhist Concepts, Buddhism and the god Idea, The Five Precepts, Rebirth, Meditation, Wisdom and Compassion, Vegetarianism, Good Luck and Fate and Becoming a Buddhist.

One of the first African American Zen priests provides “clear, beautiful, and inspiring answers to questions about Buddhist practice” (Charles Johnson, National Book Award–winning author of Middle Passage and Turning the Wheel). For anyone curious about the teachings of Buddha and modern Buddhist practice, Tell Me Something about Buddhism offers the perfect introduction. Written by Soto Zen priest Zenju Earthlyn Manuel and organized in an easy-to-use question-and-answer format, this concise book answers the many common questions people have about Buddhism, everything from who was Buddha to why do monks, nuns, and priests shave their heads. Manuel, who has been involved in Buddhist practice for over twenty years, after growing up in Los Angeles in an African American Christian church, intertwines throughout the book her personal experiences as one of the first African American Zen priests. Her life in the Sangha, her teaching in local communities, and her travels around the world meeting other Buddhist practitioners enliven her answers to the most fundamental questions about Buddhist practice, accompanied by her charcoal-and-pencil illustrations. As she writes: “Had I not opened myself to the many teachings from the earth, such as Buddha’s wisdom, it would have been nearly impossible to survive the fires of my soul.” “Offers both the story of her spiritual rite of passage from a black girl to a Buddhist priest, and a hands-on manual with the basic questions that many are afraid to ask.” —Dr. Marlene Jones, contributor to Dharma, Culture, and Color: New Voices in Western Buddhism

Written in the popular question-and-answer format, this book examines the beliefs, practices, spirituality and culture of one of the most important families of faith communities, Buddhism.

Every religion has its unique quality, Buddhism included. Each Buddhist country has different practices, and this may sometimes be confusing to foreign visitors. This book is intended to provide a concise clarification of Buddhist practices in Thailand and to help foreign visitors enjoy their visit. If it leads to better understanding among different religions and countries, that would be a blessing. Over the years, there have been several attempts to have books on Buddhism distributed to hotels in Thailand, but none is widely available at the moment. Buddhadasa Indapanno Archives Foundation (BIA), thus, began this project in 2012, to celebrate the 2,600 years of Buddha’s enlightenment, the celebration of the 100th birthday anniversary of His Holiness Somdet Phra Nyanasamvara the Supreme Patriarch of Thailand and the 84th birthday anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. It is hoped that this book will continue to be distributed as long as it remains useful.