{"product_id":"buddhism-for-beginners-a-guide-to-enlightened-living-hardcover","title":"Buddhism for Beginners: A Guide to Enlightened Living - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eC. Alexander Simpkins\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAnnellen Simpkins\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor those searching for mindful moments or for a more engaged way of navigating life in the twenty-first century, \u003ci\u003eBuddhism for Beginners\u003c\/i\u003e opens the door to understanding Buddhism's key concepts and practices. The authors tap into their years of training and study in meditation, martial arts and Eastern philosophy to bring readers a comprehensive introduction to the spiritual tenets and attainments that mark the pathway to enlightenment. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this new hardcover edition, the authors explain in clear and simple terms: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe history of Buddhism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe key themes and belief systems (the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, Mahayana, nirvana and more)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWays of integrating Buddhist principles and philosophy into the everyday\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe organizing notions and overarching thesis of Buddhism: to live fully aware in the moment, to see things as they truly are, and to recognize yourself as part of the whole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuddhism's relevance today\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuddhism for Beginners\u003c\/i\u003e then completes this introduction to meditation and mindful moments by offering simple exercises, practices and prompts reflective and supportive of the Buddhist teachings and tenets laid out in the volume, including filling- and clearing-the-mind meditations, performing acts of compassion and inner-peace and conflict-resolution exercises. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAn essential purchase for people looking to integrate Buddhist principles into their lives or for those seeking a more meaningful, mindful or meditative path.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDrs. C. Alexander\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eAnnellen Simpkins\u003c\/b\u003e have been involved with Eastern philosophy for over thirty years. They were first introduced to these ideas through the practice of martial arts which they began in the 1960s, and their interest continued to deepen over time. As psychologists they have specialized in studies of the mind as well as hypnosis. They are authors of numerous books on Eastern philosophy including a series on meditation: \u003ci\u003ePrinciples of Meditation\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLiving Meditation\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMeditation from Thought to Action\u003c\/i\u003e, a historical and practical book on Zen entitled \u003ci\u003eZen Around the World\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003ci\u003eSimple\u003c\/i\u003e series on different Eastern philosophies: \u003ci\u003eSimple Zen\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSimple Taoism\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSimple Confucianism\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSimple Buddhism\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSimple Tibetan Buddhism\u003c\/i\u003e. Dr. Simpkins lives in San Diego, California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 7.7 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 19, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44835812802662,"sku":"9780804852616","price":20.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/cM-PC5WvBv9780804852616.webp?v=1772326433","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/buddhism-for-beginners-a-guide-to-enlightened-living-hardcover","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}