Buddhist Myths

This universal book explains in an accessible and popular way about Buddhism as one of the most influential world religions: its history, key figures, principles, and concepts of this teaching, the philosophy of life that is popular far beyond Asia,... as well as what it means to be a Buddhist and why Buddhism can vary. You will learn about the birth, childhood, and life path of Buddha Shakyamuni, the cycle of samsara, the structure and inhabitants of the Buddhist hell, and the connection of Buddhism with Hinduism. Where did the familiar Hindu deities Brahma, Indra, Agni, Shiva, Kali, Lakshmi, and others come from in a nontheistic religion? Who are the Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and Siddhis? How do beings become pretas—eternally hungry ghosts—and what happens in the most terrible circle of Buddhist hell—Avīci? Discover more with the book "Buddhist Myths"!