{"product_id":"buddhism-one-teacher-many-traditions-paperback","title":"Buddhism: One Teacher, Many Traditions - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDalai Lama\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eThubten Chodron\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGunaratana\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNow in Paperback! Explore with the Dalai Lama the common ground underlying the diverse traditions of Buddhism.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBuddhism is practiced by hundreds of millions of people worldwide, from Tibetan caves to Tokyo temples to redwood retreats. To an outside viewer, it might be hard to see what they all have in common. In \u003ci\u003eBuddhism\u003c\/i\u003e, His Holiness the Dalai Lama and American Buddhist nun Thubten Chodron map out with clarity the convergences and the divergences between the two major strains of Buddhism--the Sanskrit traditions of Tibet and East Asia and the Pali traditions of Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia. Especially deep consideration is given to the foundational Indian traditions and their respective treatment of such central tenets as \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e the four noble truths \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e the practice of meditation \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e the meaning of nirvana \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e enlightenment. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The authors seek harmony and greater understanding among Buddhist traditions worldwide, illuminating the rich benefits of respectful dialogue and the many ways that Buddhists of all stripes share a common heritage and common goals.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis Holiness the Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people, a Nobel Peace Prize recipient, and a beacon of inspiration for Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. He has persistently reached out across religious and political lines and has engaged in dialogue with scientists in his mission to advance peace and understanding in the world. In doing so, he embodies his motto: \"My religion is kindness.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThubten Chodron has been a Buddhist nun since 1977. A graduate of UCLA, she is the founder and abbess of Sravasti Abbey in Washington State. She is a popular speaker and author of numerous books, including \u003ci\u003eBuddhism for Beginners\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 24, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770654097696,"sku":"9781614293927","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/f661e848cce54722c089372f815044a9.webp?v=1780376463","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/buddhism-one-teacher-many-traditions-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}