More and more people are turning toward Buddhism, disillusioned by the materialism of our times and attracted by the beauty and simplicity of this way of life. This introductory guide describes the growth of modern Buddhism and explains:

• - who the Buddha was
• - the ideas and beliefs at the heart of Buddhism
• - how to meditate
• - the main types of Buddhism in the world today

Kulananda has worked within the Friends of the Western Buddhist Order since 1975. Ordained in 1977, he is now a leading member of the Western Buddhist Order and, as a teacher, writer, speaker and organizer, is devoted to creating contexts in which Westerners can practice Buddhism.