Buddhism: A Short Introduction

Once again, Klaus K Klostermaier has produced a readable and jargon-free picture of a living tradition. This book provides comprehensive coverage of the origins of Buddhism, while also tackling the doctrines and practices of this ancient faith. All the most important topics are rendered accessible to the reader, among them Buddhism as a living tradition, meditation and education, and the goal of Nirvana.

This book will answer all the questions most people would ask about the key issues of Buddhism - a vast and varied phenomenon that has deeply shaped a great part of humanity, past and present.