Mapping the Dharma: A Concise Guide to the Middle Way of the Buddha

Mapping the Dharma: A Concise Guide to the Middle Way of the Buddha is for people interested in learning the basics of Buddhism and those who could use an uncomplicated reference. Mapping the Dharma fills a need for a book that organizes and outlines the fundamental concepts of the Buddha s teachings in a way that is accessible and understandable, without excessive explanation of complex subject matter that can take years to fully understand and appreciate. With Mapping the Dharma you have at your fingertips an easy to read, easy to follow atlas of nearly one hundred key concepts of Buddhism. Whether you are a long-standing Buddhist practitioner or just curious about how the Buddha s teachings can help you lead a more peaceful and happy life, you will find this book a useful tool. The Buddha presented his teachings, the Dharma, in the form of relational lists. In Mapping the Dharma you will find the most important of these lists mapped out for you with brief point-by-point explanations to help you unravel an array of challenging ideas and relationships. The lists include The Three Characteristics of Existence The Four Noble Truths The Five Aggregates The Seven Factors for Awakening The Eightfold Path The Ten Perfections The Twelve Links of Dependent Origination