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The Essence of Buddhism is a classic Buddhist compilation that has made no attempt to present a general view of Buddhism as a religious or philosophical system. The aim has rather been to turn Buddhism to account as a moral force by bringing together a selection of its beautiful... Read Full Overview

""The Essence of Buddhism"" by E. Haldeman-Julius is a concise and illuminating exploration of one of the world's most profound philosophical and spiritual traditions. In this timeless work, Haldeman-Julius distills the core teachings of Buddhism into a compact and accessible... Read Full Overview

Buddhism is a religion indigenous to the Indian subcontinent that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and practices largely based on teachings attributed to Siddhartha Gautama, who is commonly known as the Buddha, meaning "the awakened one". He is recognized by Buddhists... Read Full Overview

The Essence of Buddhism contains this excerpt: I am glad to be permitted thus to say, in a few words of introduction to this well-meditated little volume, how pleasant and how profitable an idea it must be considered to have designed and compiled a Buddhist anthology. Selecting... Read Full Overview

Buddhism is a religion indigenous to the Indian subcontinent that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and practices largely based on teachings attributed to Siddhartha Gautama, who is commonly known as the Buddha, meaning "the awakened one".