Landaw Jonathan: Buddhism for Dummies

The Dalai Lama is a cult figure and followers gather around Tich Nhat Hanh near Bordeaux. What makes Buddhism so fascinating for so many people? Jonathan Landaw and Stephan Bodian provide an easy-to-understand introduction to this Far Eastern teaching. They talk about the life of the historical Buddha and the different traditions that have developed over the centuries. Readers learn about the Small Vehicle (Hinayana) and the Great Vehicle (Mahayana), how Zen Buddhism differs from the Tibetan school and how this teaching spread peacefully throughout Asia. But if you want to lead a mindful life in the spirit of the Buddha, you don't have to live in India, Tibet, Thailand or Burma. The authors show how Buddhism can enrich our everyday lives and that it is also possible to follow the path to enlightenment in Western cultures.