Good Questions Good Answers, by Ven. S. Dhamika
An excellent introductory book on Buddhism that answers basic fundamanal questions of what Buddhism is and what Buddhism is not. The topics discussed are below, followed by a summary of the topics:
1.What is Buddhism?
Buddhism is a religion, a philosophy, and a way of life. Buddhism teaches us to develop our intellectual capacity to the fulllest to clearly understand. It also teaches us love and kindness so that we can be compassionate, caring, and a friend to all living beings. Buddha is not a god but a man, a teacher, who was able to perfect his mind.
2. Basic Buddhist Concepts
3. The Five Precepts
4. Rebirth
5. Meditation
6.Wisdom & Compassion
7. Vegetarianism
8. Becomming a Buddhist
Step by Step, by Maha Ghosananda
What Buddhists Believe, by K. Sri Dhammananda
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