Introducing Buddhism
With Christianity still the dominant faith in many countries, the Communities of Faith series builds bridges with today's great religions. Points of agreement and divergence are explored in each handy, concise and sensitive guide. For anyone interested in faith, here is a stimulating way to start an exciting journey of discovery.
Buddhism has been widely adopted in the West and has inspired contemporary New Age beliefs. But what is behind this ancient belief system with its huge variety and geographical spread? This book leads the reader into a journey of discovery going back nearly six hundred years before the birth of Christ to when the Buddha first experienced his enlightenment.
