Buddhism: A Brief Introduction

Based on the Compassionate Teachings of the
Venerable Tripitaka Master Hsuan Hua

 

Contents:

Preface

Introduction
 

PART I
The Teachings of Buddhism  

Chapter One
Suffering: The Problem of Existence

Chapter Two
The Cause of Suffering: Ignorance and Karma

Chapter Three
The Path to the Cessation of Suffering: Practicing the Dharma

Chapter Four
The Cessation of Suffering: The Realm of the Buddha

Chapter Five
Sangha, the Third Jewel

PART II
The Schools of Buddhist Practice: An Interview with the Venerable Master Hsuan Hua

Chapter Six
The Chan School

Chapter Seven
The Pure Land School

Chapter Eight
The Secret School

APPENDIXES

Appendix I
Chart of Samsara
The Realm of Birth and Death

Appendix II
The Ten Great Practices of All Bodhisattvas

 

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