About
Buddhism
"It's not some kind of cult, is it?" That was the
question my grandmother asked when I first began exploring Buddhist teachings.
Wanting her to understand something about the
2,500-year-old philosophies, I found for her these excellent
books that explain some fundamental concepts. If you're interested in exploring these teachings yourself,
consider these resources.
101 Key Ideas Buddhism
Mel Thompson
ISBN 0-658-01377-7
Buddhism, Plain & Simple
Steve Hage
ISBN 0-7679-0332-3
"Would you get upset at a small tree in the forest for not being
straight and tall like some of the others? This is silly. Don't judge
other people. There are all varieties. No need to carry the burden of
wishing to change them all."
-- Ajahn Chah (Thai forest monk)
