num_pages: 21
description: This book describes the basic principles of Buddhism. Much has been written about Buddhism and how to practice it. Readers will have no difficulty finding hundreds of books on the topic. This book simply focuses on the essence of Buddhism as expressed in the Four Noble Truths and the Eight-fold Path. Buddhism is not a religion as such; it does not propose an external God. It does not seek to replace a persons existing religious beliefs only to supplement them. The Buddha in all likelihood would rather his followers describe themselves simply as Followers of The Way.
language: English
title: The Essence of Buddhism
publisher: Altiora Publications