Description: You're no idiot, of course. You know there's more to Buddhism than meditation and mantras, but your attempts to understand this popular philosophy have left you beyond baffled-and you know that can't be good karma ... Don't lose your way on the path to enlightenment! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Buddhism will keep you on track-and show you easy ways to make Buddhism a part of your life. In this Complete Idiot's Guide, you get: A fascinating exploration of who the Buddha was and what he means today. An enlightening introduction to the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. Compelling discussion of the major schools such as Vipassana, Zen, and Pure Land . Comprehensive coverage of the growth and development of Buddhism in America .

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