Buddhism: Key Ideas

With its blending of wisdom and compassion, Buddhism offers a view of the world that has transformed the lives of millions of individuals over the last two and a half thousand years. Its ideas are not presented as having inflexible religious authority, nor simply as an intellectual challenge, but as an invitation to reflect on the nature of reality and on the universal human quest for happiness in a world where everything is changing and nothing is secure.

This book presents 101 key Buddhist ideas, arranged in alphabetical order. Each is explained clearly but briefly and related to others, so you can dip into the book, find an idea that interests you, and explore outwards from that point.

It assumes no prior knowledge of Buddhism and offers a quick way to get an overall view of Buddhist thought, or to check how Buddhist ideas relate to one another. It should be particularly useful as a revision tool for students taking papers in Religious Studies from GCSE upwards.