Introducing Buddha: A Graphic Guide

by Borin van Loon, Jane Hope

Overview

Meditation, Karma, Zen, Tantric and Nirvana are some of the many Buddhist ideas Westerners hear of frequently, even if their meaning has been lost in translation. This vast and complex non-theistic religion is woven into the fabric of Asian civilisations. from India to the Himalayan regions, China, Vietnam, Korea, Japan and elsewhere. What is Buddhism really all about?

Introducing Buddha describes the life and teachings of the Buddha, but it also shows that enlightenment is a matter of experiencing the truth individually, and by inspiration which is passed from teacher to student. Superbly illustrated by Borin Van Loon, the book illuminates this process through a rich legacy of stories, explains the practices of meditation, Taoism and Zen, and goes on to describe the role of Buddhism in modern Asia and its growing influence on Western thought.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781848310117
Publisher:	Amberley Publishing
Publication date:	09/04/2008
Series:	Graphic Guides
Edition description:	Fourth Edition
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	4.60(w) x 6.50(h) x 0.50(d)

Editorial Reviews

An illustrated introduction to the Buddha and his teachings. Guaranteed to convince the kids that Buddha is "the bomb."

Tricycle Magazine