Buddhism: An Introduction

Is this the right book for me?covering all aspects of this fascinating faith, from the teachings of the buddha to the practicalities of pursuing a buddhist way of life, buddhism - an introduction is an informative and accessible introduction to this major world religion learn about the origins of buddhism, its place in society today and the challenges it faces for the an introduction chapter 1: buddhists and buddhismwho are buddhists?the three jewelsthe three refugesbuddhist practicein conclusionchapter 2: the life of the buddhathe buddhas significancethe four sightsgoing forthself-mortificationthe enlightenmentturning the wheel of the dharmathe missionthe growth of the sanghaparanirvanain conclusionchapter 3: the buddhas teachingthe first nobel all is suffering (dukkha)the second noble the origins of suffering (samudaya)the third noble the cessation of suffering (nirodha)the fourth noble the path to the cessation of suffering (magg