A clear, detailed introduction to the basic teachings of Buddhism available in English, this book explains concepts and doctrines which form the common bedrock of all schools of Buddhism as they have been preserved by the oldest living Buddhist tradition. The beginning of this resource is devoted to the life of the Buddha and leads into the Buddha's teachings. The final chapters show the continuing relevance of Buddhism to the problems of human life today. (Note: This title was previously published under ISBN 9781681720593 . Due to technical issues a new ISBN had to be assigned. Rest assured that both versions of this title are exactly the same.) Book specifications: Dimensions: 216 x 140 Author: Narada Mahathera Cover type: Paperback Publishing Year: 2020 Publishing Month: 11 Pages: 522 Language: English Publisher: Bpe Pariyatti Editions Weight: 658 g