Buddhism for Beginners: Finding Inner Peace Through the Teachings of the Buddha (A Comprehensive and Practical Beginner's Guide to Buddhism That You Can Actually Understand)
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Buddhism for Beginners: Finding Inner Peace Through the Teachings of the Buddha (A Comprehensive and Practical Beginner's Guide to Buddhism That You Can Actually Understand)

By Irving Rooney
Michael Caine
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Length5h 39m

About this audiobook

This book is written for readers who want depth without confusion. You do not need prior knowledge of Buddhist history, Japanese religion, or the Lotus Sutra. Each chapter explains the key ideas step by step, using plain language while preserving the beauty and seriousness of the tradition. It speaks to the mind through study. It steadies the heart through meditation. It trains the body through ritual. It opens the voice through chanting. It turns spiritual insight outward through compassion. Most of all, it offers a generous vision of universal awakening—the possibility that every being, every choice, and every moment can become part of the path. Inside You’ll Discover: The habit breaker’s blueprint: a step-by-step method to identify the specific repetitive patterns holding you back in your career and relationships. The modern karma equation: a grounded look at cause and effect—understanding exactly how today’s small thoughts create tomorrow’s big outcomes. Decision-making without friction: a simple mental framework to help you navigate high-pressure work demands and social conflicts with total poise. The cycle exit strategy: practical techniques to "unplug" from the mental overload and internal friction that lead to burnout and anxiety. This book was written for one simple reason—to help you feel happier, more grounded, and more at peace in your everyday life. Not just on vacation or during meditation retreats, but right in the middle of your daily routine, stress and all. While Buddhism can be a lifelong path of deep study, this book focuses on helping you begin right where you are, with simple practices you can start using today. Instead of getting lost in the theories or history of Buddhism, this book offers powerful insights that can transform the way you live through mindfulness and self-awareness.

Audiobook details

GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length5 hrs 39 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 27, 2026
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Introduction
2CHAPTER 1: ORIGINS AND HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
3CHAPTER 2: THE VARIOUS FORMS OF BUDDHISM
4CHAPTER 3: DHARMA
5CHAPTER 4: THE FIVE PRINCIPLES OF BUDDHISM
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6CHAPTER 5: REBIRTH AND NIRVANA
7CHAPTER 6: BUDDHIST PATHS AND TRADITIONS
8CHAPTER 7: MINDFULNESS MEDITATION
9CHAPTER 8: ZEN MIND
10CHAPTER 9: BUDDHISM AND YOGA
11CHAPTER 10: CEREMONIES AND TRADITIONS OF BUDDHISM
12CHAPTER 11: DEALING WITH FEAR ACCORDING TO BUDDHISM
13CHAPTER 12: WHAT LOVE IS ACCORDING TO BUDDHISM
14CHAPTER 13: THREE CORE TEACHINGS OF BUDDHISM FOR YOUR WELLBEING
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