Skip to content

Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Buddhism
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Buddhism Paperback - 2004 - 2nd Edition

by Gary Gach

Enlightenment has never been easier with this updated guide.

There's more to Buddhism than meditation and mantras and this fully updated guide is what every reader needs on the path to enlightenment. With expanded information on the practice of Buddhism in the United States and the West, a greater focus on the relationship between Buddhism and Islam, and the effects of Buddhism on Christianity and Judaism, this book explores the easy ways readers can make Buddhism a part of their daily lives.

á Includes expanded appendixes featuring a timeline showing the evolution of Buddhism through history
á Covers all four schools of Buddhism Zen, Tibetan, Pure Land, and Insight Meditation
á Expanded section on 'rites of passage' shows how a new generation has taken to Buddhism


From the publisher

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Buddhism, Second Edition is an updated and fresh guide to understanding the teachings and schools of Buddhism, including tips on incorporating the tenets of Buddhism into everyday life. New content includes (1) expanded information on the practice of Buddhism in the United States and the West (2) a greater focus on the relationship between Buddhism and Islam, and the effect Buddhism has had on Christianity and Judaism and (3) expanded appendices featuring a timeline showing the evolution of Buddhism through history.

First line

HASH(0x11102a70)

Details

  • Title Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Buddhism
  • Author Gary Gach
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition number 2nd
  • Edition 2
  • Pages 416
  • Publisher Alpha, Rocklin, CA
  • Date October 5, 2004
  • ISBN 9781592572779

About the author

Gary Gach has been a student of Buddhism for more than 40 years and is a consultant to the Buddhist Film Society as well as the Unified Buddhist Church. He is co-translator of Ko Un, Korea's greatest living Zen poet, and has worked as the arts and religion editor for "AsianWeek" and as a contributing editor to the "San Francisco Review of Books." He is the editor of "What Book!? Buddha Poems from Beat to HipHop."
Back to Top

More Copies for Sale

Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Buddhism, Second Edition
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Buddhism, Second Edition

by Gary Gach

  • Used
  • good
  • Paperback
Condition
Used - GOOD
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 13
9781592572779
ISBN 10
1592572774
Quantity Available
2
Seller
Toledo, Ohio, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$2.02
$3.00 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Alpha. Paperback. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included.
Item Price
$2.02
$3.00 shipping to USA
Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Buddhism, Second Edition
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Buddhism, Second Edition

by Gach, Gary

  • Used
Condition
UsedGood
ISBN 13
9781592572779
ISBN 10
1592572774
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$2.13
$2.99 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
UsedGood. Stains on outside cover/inside the book. Cover has some rubbing and edgewear. Access codes, CD's, and other accessories may not be included.
Item Price
$2.13
$2.99 shipping to USA
Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Buddhism, Second Edition
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Buddhism, Second Edition

by Gach, Gary

  • Used
  • very good
  • Paperback
Condition
Used - Very Good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 13
9781592572779
ISBN 10
1592572774
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Nashua, New Hampshire, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$4.36
$3.50 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Alpha, 2004-10-04. paperback. Very Good. 7x0x9. Has moderate shelf and/or corner wear. Great used condition. A portion of your purchase of this book will be donated to non-profit organizations.Over 1,000,000 satisfied customers since 1997! Choose expedited shipping (if available) for much faster delivery. Delivery confirmation on all US orders.
Item Price
$4.36
$3.50 shipping to USA
Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Buddhism, Second Edition
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Buddhism, Second Edition

by Gach, Gary

  • Used
Condition
Used - Good
ISBN 13
9781592572779
ISBN 10
1592572774
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Frederick, Maryland, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$4.42
$3.99 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Alpha. Used - Good. Good condition. 2nd edition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
Item Price
$4.42
$3.99 shipping to USA
Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Buddhism

Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Buddhism

by Gary Gach

  • Used
  • very good
  • Paperback
Condition
Used - Very Good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 13
9781592572779
ISBN 10
1592572774
Quantity Available
4
Seller
Seattle, Washington, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$5.99
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Penguin Publishing Group, 2004. Paperback. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Item Price
$5.99
FREE shipping to USA
Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Buddhism
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Buddhism

by Gach, Gary

  • Used
Condition
Used - Good
ISBN 13
9781592572779
ISBN 10
1592572774
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Mishawaka, Indiana, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$6.81
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Penguin Publishing Group. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
Item Price
$6.81
FREE shipping to USA
Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Buddhism
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Buddhism

by Gach, Gary

  • Used
Condition
Used - Very Good
ISBN 13
9781592572779
ISBN 10
1592572774
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Mishawaka, Indiana, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$6.81
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Penguin Publishing Group. Used - Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
Item Price
$6.81
FREE shipping to USA
Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Buddhism
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Buddhism

by Gach, Gary

  • Used
Condition
Used - Good
ISBN 13
9781592572779
ISBN 10
1592572774
Quantity Available
2
Seller
Reno, Nevada, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$6.81
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Penguin Publishing Group. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
Item Price
$6.81
FREE shipping to USA
Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Buddhism, Second Edition
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Buddhism, Second Edition

by Gach, Gary

  • Used
Condition
UsedAcceptable
ISBN 13
9781592572779
ISBN 10
1592572774
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Rotterdam , New York, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$6.83
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
UsedAcceptable. Shows wear such as frayed or folded edges, rips and tears, and/or worn binding. May have stickers and/or contain inscription on title page. No observed missing pages. Some foxing and/or discoloration around edges.
Item Price
$6.83
FREE shipping to USA
Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Buddhism, Second Edition
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Buddhism, Second Edition

by Gary Gach

  • Used
  • good
  • Paperback
Condition
Used - Good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 13
9781592572779
ISBN 10
1592572774
Quantity Available
1
Seller
HOUSTON, Texas, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$7.79
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Alpha, 2004-10-05. Paperback. Good.
Item Price
$7.79
FREE shipping to USA