No-Nonsense Buddhism for Beginners: Clear Answers to Burning Questions about Core Buddhist Teachings

No-Nonsense Buddhism for Beginners: Clear Answers to Burning Questions about Core Buddhist Teachings

<p><strong>Get on the path to zen bliss―an essential beginner's guide to Buddhism.</strong></p><p>How is an <em>awakening</em> different from <em>enlightenment</em>? Can agnostics and atheists be Buddhist? Am I supposed to stop thinking when I meditate? In <em>No-Nonsense Buddhism for Beginners</em>, renowned Buddhism teacher and host of the popular <em>Secular Buddhism</em> podcast, Noah Rasheta, delivers an easily accessible introduction to the teachings of Buddhism that answers these common questions and many more.</p> <p>With <em>No-Nonsense Buddhism for Beginners</em> you'll gain a fundamental understanding of Buddhism and how to apply the philosophies in your everyday life, through:</p><ul><li><strong>A simple 4-part structure addressing the different aspects of Buddhism</strong>―the Buddha, key Buddhist concepts, the Buddha's teachings, and current Buddhist practices</li><li><strong>Straightforward Q&A's</strong> that simplify the vital concepts of Buddhism into easy-to-understand ideas</li><li><strong> “Everyday Buddhism" Sidebars</strong> that make Buddhism less abstract by offering down-to-earth examples from everyday life</li></ul><p>Presented in a simple, conversational style, the information and guidance in <em>No-Nonsense Buddhism for Beginners</em> provides the groundwork that is necessary for building or continuing your own Buddhist practice.</p>