{"product_id":"buddhism-for-dummies-isbn-9781119643265","title":"Buddhism For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour hands-on guide to this widely practiced and ancient religion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuddhism, one of the world's most widely practiced religions, is a fascinating yet complex eastern religion that is rapidly spreading throughout western civilization. What does it mean to be a Buddhist? What are the fundamental beliefs and history behind this religion? \u003ci\u003eBuddhism For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e explores these questions and more in this updated guide to Buddhist culture. You'll gain an understanding of the origins of this ancient practice and how they're currently applied to everyday life. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you're a searcher of truth, a student of religions, or just curious about what makes Buddhism such a widely practiced religion, this guide is for you. In plain English, it defines the important terms, explains the key concepts, and explores in-depth a wide range of fascinating topics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew and expanded coverage on all the schools of Buddhism, including Theravada, Tibetan, and Mahayana\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe continuing relevance of the Dalai Lama\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUpdated coverage on daily observances, celebrations, styles, practices, meditation, and more \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eContinuing the Dummies tradition of making the world's religions engaging and accessible to everyone, \u003ci\u003eBuddhism For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is your essential guide to this fascinating religion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eP.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you�re probably right. 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We�re always writing about new topics! \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConventions Used in This Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow This Book is Organized 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 1: Embarking on a Journey: The Basics of Buddhism 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 2: A Short History of Buddhism 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 3: Behaving Like a Buddhist 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 4: Exploring the Buddhist Path 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 6: Appendixes 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Embarking On a Journey: The Basics of Buddhism\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Entering the World of Buddhism: The Basics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiguring Out Whether Buddhism is a Religion 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing the Role of the Buddha 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Function of Philosophy in Buddhism 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppreciating Buddhist Practices 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiving an ethical life 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining your life through meditation 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePracticing devotion 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDedicating Your Life to the Benefit of All Beings 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Understanding Your Mind: The Creator of All Experience\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 23\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing How Your Mind Shapes Your Experience 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContrasting the Body and Mind 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApproaching the Mind from Three Different Buddhist Perspectives 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing the six major types of consciousness 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing how certain factors affect mental consciousness 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeling around for your emotions 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppreciating the Fundamental Purity of Your Mind 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing that delusions can be remedied 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the sun behind the clouds 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTracing the Path of Wisdom and Loving Compassion 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWisdom: Removing the veils of misconception 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLoving compassion: Opening your heart to others 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: A Short History of Buddhism\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 37\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Surveying the Life and Teachings of the Historical Buddha\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 39\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRevealing the Buddha’s Early Life 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA miraculous birth 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn overprotective father 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe prince marries: Imprisoned in palaces of pleasure 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForbidden knowledge revealed: The four visions 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeginning the Quest 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRenouncing the royal life 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing to extremes and discovering the middle way 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSitting in the Shade of the Bodhi Tree: The Defeat of Mara 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBenefiting Others: The Buddha’s Career in Full Gear 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding spiritual guidance: Turning the wheel of Dharma 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFounding the community 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListening to the Buddha’s final message: All things must pass 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Four Noble Truths 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe truth of suffering 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe truth of suffering’s cause 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe truth of suffering’s cessation 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe truth of the path 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnvisioning the Future 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe advent of Maitreya 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDegeneration, followed by hope 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: The Development of Buddhism on the Indian Subcontinent\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 67\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConvening the First Buddhist Council 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGathering the council 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCategorizing the teachings: The three baskets 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpreading the Teachings — Peacefully 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Fork in the Road: Managing a Developing Split in the Buddhist Community 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConvening the Second Council 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvancing the teachings in different ways 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Buddhism a Religion of the People: The Emperor Ashoka’s Influence 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransforming his approach 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePromoting Buddhism beyond India 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwo Levels of Practice in Early Buddhism 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWitnessing Shifting Allegiances and New Ideals 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurning to the stupas 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a ride in the Great Vehicle: Mahayana Buddhism 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing the Major Mahayana Themes 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChronicling the Rise of the Mahayana Teachings 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhite Lotus of the Good Dharma Sutra 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExposition of Vimalakirti Sutra 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfection of Wisdom Sutras 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDescent into Lanka Sutra 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorld-Array Sutra 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLand of Bliss Sutras 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at the Decline and Reappearance of Buddhism in India 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisappearing act 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReappearing in India 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving Mountains: Buddhism in Nepal 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDelving into Buddhist traditions of Nepal 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNarrowing in on Newar Buddhism 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Watching Developments Continue to the Present Day\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 89\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTracing the Two Routes of Buddhism 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpreading the Way of the Elders Across Southeast Asia Theravada Buddhism takes root in Thailand 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVipassana meditation gains popularity in the West 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDriving the Great Vehicle to China and Beyond 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatching Mahayana Buddhism evolve in China 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining Flower Ornament and Tiantai: The great unifying systems 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChronicling Pure Land and other devotional schools 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eZen: Taking root in the Far East — and the West 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom Tibet to the West: Charting the movement of the Diamond Vehicle 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Behaving Like a Buddhist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Turning to Buddhism \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e127\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProceeding at Your Own Pace 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking responsibility for your own life 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining your level of involvement 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Acquainted with the Teachings of Buddhism 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading books on Buddhist teachings 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a tradition 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReceiving meditation instruction 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping a meditation practice 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding a teacher 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormally Becoming a Buddhist 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on the importance of renunciation 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking refuge in the Three Jewels 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReceiving the precepts 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring further stages of practice 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEntering the Monastic Way 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRenouncing the world 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrdaining as a monk or nun 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDedicating your life to Buddhist practice 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Meditation: A Central Practice of Buddhism \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e145\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDispelling Some Meditation Myths 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Meditation 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring the Benefits of Meditation 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining how neuroscientists see it 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing the condition you’re in 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCultivating equanimity 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurning an old phrase upside down: Don’t do something — just sit there 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppreciating your life 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Threefold Nature of Buddhist Meditation 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping mindful awareness 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeepening concentration 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping penetrating insight 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping the Three Wisdoms As the Foundation for Insight 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCultivating wisdom from listening to the teachings 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCultivating wisdom from reflecting on what you heard 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCultivating wisdom from meditating on what you understand 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: A Day in the Life of a Buddhist Practitioner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 167\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurveying the Role of Monasteries in Buddhism 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRenouncing Worldly Attachments: A Day in the Life of a Western Buddhist Monk 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing a day in the life 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePunctuating the calendar with special events 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrowing a Lotus in the Mud: A Day in the Life of a Zen Practitioner 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing a day in the life 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttending silent retreats 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGathering for special events 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevoting Yourself to the Three Jewels: A Day in the Life of a Vajrayana Practitioner 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrusting the Mind of Amida: A Day in the Life of a Pure Land Buddhist 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Walking in the Buddha’s Footsteps \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e187\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisiting the Primary Places of Pilgrimage 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLumbini: A visit to the Buddha’s birthplace 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBodh Gaya: Place of enlightenment 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSarnath: The first teaching 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKushinagar: The Buddha’s death 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing Other Important Pilgrimage Sites 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRajgir 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShravasti197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSankashya 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNalanda 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing on Pilgrimage Today 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Exploring the Buddhist Path\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 201\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: What is Enlightenment, Anyway?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 203\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering the Many Faces of Spiritual Realization 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewing the Theravada Tradition’s Take on Nirvana 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining nirvana 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRevealing the four stages on the path to nirvana 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a Handle on Two Traditions of Wisdom 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRealizing the Mind’s Essential Purity in the Vajrayana Tradition 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking the direct approach to realization 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the complete enlightenment of a Buddha 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStanding Nirvana on Its Head with Zen 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTuning in to the direct transmission from master to disciple 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe ten ox-herding pictures 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the Common Threads in Buddhist Enlightenment 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: A Matter of Life and Death \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e223\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Death Personally 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing Your Life As a Rare and Precious Opportunity 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFacing Reality: The Nine-Part Death Meditation 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding that your death is definite 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRealizing that the time of your death is uncertain 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing death awareness as your spiritual ally 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaping the Result of the Death Meditation 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with the Death of a Loved One 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurveying Attitudes toward Death in Buddhist Traditions 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTheravada: Getting off the wheel of existence 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVajrayana: Turning death itself into the path 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eZen: Dying the “great death” before you die 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Minding the Concept of Karma \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e239\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppreciating the Law of Karmic Cause and Effect 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperiencing Karmic Consequences 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing the Buddha’s Ethical Guidance 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring the Buddhist Precepts 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArranging the precepts behind three doors 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a deeper look at the ten nonvirtuous actions 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with Transgressions 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAtoning for mistakes 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePurifying negative karma 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Breaking Free of the Cycle of Dissatisfaction \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e255\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeling Like Life’s a Big Rat Race 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpinning the Wheel of Life: The Meaning of Wandering in Samsara 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying the root delusions 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurveying the six realms of existence 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the 12 links 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCutting through Suffering: The Three Trainings 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Fulfilling Your Highest Potential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 275\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrdering a Round of Happiness for Everyone and Everything 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDedicating Your Heart to Others 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping it all in the family 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiguring out what all beings desire 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNurturing the Four Divine Abodes 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtending loving-kindness 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping compassion 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNurturing sympathetic joy 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing equanimity 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCultivating the Six Perfections of a Bodhisattva 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePracticing open-hearted generosity 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing the self-discipline of ethical behavior 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping patience 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePracticing with enthusiastic effort 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSharpening your concentration 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCultivating the ultimate perfection: Insightful wisdom 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Life Stories of Four Buddhist Masters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 295\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDipa Ma (1911–1989) 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpending her early years as a wife and mother 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOvercoming physical ailments through meditation 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSharing her story with others 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAjahn Chah (1918–1992) 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding his way in the forest of life 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlazing the monastic trail 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThich Nhat Hanh (Born 1926) 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking for peace in times of war 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForging new beginnings from classic ideals 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Dalai Lama (Born 1935) 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the legacy of reincarnation 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewing the early life of the present Dalai Lama 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with the Chinese 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding freedom in exile 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppreciating his interest in science 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmbracing the role of Buddhist ambassador to the world 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e313\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Ten Common Misconceptions about Buddhism \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e315\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuddhism is Only for Asians 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo Buddhists, the Buddha is God 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuddhists are Idol Worshippers 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecause Buddhists Think Life is Suffering, They Look Forward to Dying 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuddhists Think That Everything is an Illusion 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuddhists Don’t Believe in Anything 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnly Buddhists Can Practice Buddhism 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuddhists are Interested Only in Contemplating Their Navels 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuddhists Never Get Angry 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“It’s Just Your Karma; There’s Nothing You Can Do about It” 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuddhists Don’t Know How to Count 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Ten Ways Buddhism Can Help You Deal with Life’s Problems\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 323\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAffirming the Basic Principles 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying the Basic Principles 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurning the page on your great expectations 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccepting change gracefully 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreaking up the concrete 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePretending to Be a Buddha 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatching your car rust 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing that what’s yours isn’t really yours 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeling sorry for a thief 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTendering your resignation to pain 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurning off the projector 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with uninvited houseguests 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: Appendixes \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e335\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Explaining Buddhist Terms 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Additional Buddhist Resources to Check Out 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 353\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJonathan Landaw\u003c\/b\u003e is the former English Translation Editor, Translation Bureau of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. \u003cb\u003eStephan Bodian\u003c\/b\u003e has studied and practices several schools of Buddhism. \u003cb\u003eGudrun Bühnemann,\u003c\/b\u003e Professor, teaches the Sanskrit Language and its literature, along with courses on the religions of South Asia.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand Buddhism and its teachings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractice daily observances, celebrations, meditation, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAppreciate the continuing relevance of the Dalai Lama\u003c\/li\u003e\t 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