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3.87 AVERAGE
3.87 AVERAGE
Quick interesting way of explaining most of the buddhism philosophy. Good intro for newbies.
Initially I thought this book might try to be a gatekeeper of Buddhism, as the title suggests. However, I believe that this is the book to recommend to people interested in understanding the core philosophy of Buddhism, the "Buddhism in a nutshell." No meditation or mindfulness practices are described, only the four truths of Dharma, in a concise yet thorough manner.
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
I have always been interested in understanding more about Buddhism. Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse is able to present the foundations of Buddhist thought in a simple, insightful and accessible way for interested laymen to understand.
This book was gifted by a family member.
This book was gifted by a family member.
I have always been interested in Buddhist philosophy. This book does as its title says: tells me what makes me not a Buddhist. However, it does it in a simple and profound way. The foundations of Buddhism are presented here in short chapters that are engaging and easy to understand. I recommend it to anyone who is intrigued by Buddhism and wants to learn more.
informative
inspiring
slow-paced
This book offers a very good description of what Buddhism is (and isn't). There is a lot packed in these pages, and the book undoubtedly needs more than one reading to fully internalize the content, but it is a very understandable and relatable text on Buddhism.
challenging
informative
medium-paced
I can't say I agree with everything said in this book, but it was an interesting read and it made me think.