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  • Buddhism for Beginners: Plain and Simple Guide to Buddhist Philosophy Including Zen Teachings, Tibetan Buddhism, and Mindfulness Meditation

  • By: Judith Yandell
  • Narrated by: Christine M Cochrane
  • Length: 3 hrs and 23 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (25 ratings)

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Buddhism for Beginners: Plain and Simple Guide to Buddhist Philosophy Including Zen Teachings, Tibetan Buddhism, and Mindfulness Meditation

By: Judith Yandell
Narrated by: Christine M Cochrane
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Do You Want To Free Yourself From Stress And Anxiety?

Would you like to bring peace and joy in your life?

Many people hear the word "Buddhism", and they think it is a religion. However, a person of any religion can bring Buddhist principles into their life without giving up their religious beliefs. Buddhism is a simple and practical philosophy, practiced by more than 300 million people worldwide, that can make your life better and help you find inner peace and happiness.

By following the principles of Buddhism and by practicing mindfulness meditation, you can reduce anxiety and stress, and bring clarity and joy into your mind.

If you want to learn how to apply the Buddhist philosophy in your everyday life, then this book is for you.

You’ll learn the principles of this philosophy along with the history of Buddha and his teachings that will help you successfully bring Buddhism into your everyday life.

Inside Buddhism for Beginners, discover:

  • How you can bring peace and joy in your life following the simple principles of Buddhism
  • A simple but effective meditation technique for beginners to help you relieve stress and feel calmer, even if you’ve never meditated before
  • The core Buddhist principles and teachings explained in plain English, without complex or obscure words
  • The History of Buddhism, from its origins to the present day
  • The principles you should pursue if you want to follow the path of Buddha
  • An effective way to understand and practice Buddhism without feeling overwhelmed
  • The truth about Karma and how it can actually help you change your life (many people don’t know this)
  • Practical tips to bring Buddhism into your everyday life and brighten your future.
  • And much, much more.

Let joy and peace become part of your life and free you from stress and anxiety - you won’t regret it!

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©2019 Judith Yandell (P)2019 Judith Yandell
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very informative

Great beginners guide. Runs through things a little fast at times but very simple to understand on second or third listen.

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Starting line.

This book touched on much of the information I needed for basic understanding. The questions I had about Buddhism were answered. I’d say this is just enough to get you started on the path to following this philosophy. Oddly enough, I had already been following many of the laws or dharma. It’s a great addition to my current practice.

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Nirvana

Short and to the point, this book explains Buddhism not as a religion but as a philosophy and a way of life. It is brief but complete; further exploration on the topic would be something the listen could delve into after listening to this introduction. Basic beliefs, ideals, life skills and practices are covered along with a timeline of events since the founding of Buddhism.
A great way of introducing you to this way of life.

This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this review voluntarily.

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good for beginners to Buddhism

this was a very good book for those of us interested in philosophy and Buddhism

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Informative

Found this book informative and helpful. Great start for my new positive adventure in life.

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Outstanding,,, the best beginner’s book I have explored

i have been exploring buddhism and this is the best book so far. Took lots of notes.

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Loved it!

Loved it, I have a better understanding of buddhism after listening to this narrator explain.

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Great Listen if you’re going through a spiritual awakening

Love this book and the clarification it brought related to Buddhism. I’ve always been interested in the practice and this book only enhanced it.

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LGBT Statements

The book explicitly says lgbqt lifestyle is against moral conduct. This is simply untrue. This is in stark contradiction to other teachings of the Buddha.

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Good start

This is a great and simple introduction. The story was a little dry to follow at first but it got better.

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