• Buddhism

  • Beginner’s Guide to Understanding and Practicing Buddhism to Become Stress & Anxiety Free
  • By: Michael Williams
  • Narrated by: Peter Berkrot
  • Length: 6 hrs and 36 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (106 ratings)

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Buddhism

By: Michael Williams
Narrated by: Peter Berkrot
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"No matter how hard the past, you can always begin again." (Buddha)

An ancient and deeply revered practice, Buddhism is even more popular now than it has been in decades. The secret behind its steady rise is due in part to the plethora of benefits Buddhism reaps upon those who practice it and apply its teachings to their lives. Through mindfulness and meditation, Buddhism injects peace and clarity into the minds and lives of those who dedicate themselves to it. Those wonderful benefits can be a part of your life as well through the careful study of its various tenets.

In Buddhism, this thoughtful and carefully detailed guidebook acts as a beginner’s guide to those who may be interested in learning more about this ancient and wise practice. Placing emphasis on meditation, yoga, and understanding the core concepts of Buddhism allows the listener to apply its teachings to make their lives fuller and healthier.

If you are curious about Buddhism and want to find the answers you seek, then look no further than this qualitative guidebook. Full of information on the various aspects of Buddhism, meditation, yoga, and more, Buddhism stands apart as a concise and practical guide to infusing your life with its many teachings.

Here’s what to expect in the beginner's guide:

  • What Buddhism is and what its teachings are
  • The core concepts of Buddhism: karma, suffering, nirvana, and reincarnation
  • The practice and benefits of yoga
  • The four noble truths
  • Practices, treasures, and poisons of Buddhism
  • How to practice the five precepts of Buddhism
  • How to practice mindfulness in order to reduce stress and anxiety
  • And much, much more!

The choice is now yours.

©2014 Michael Williams (P)2018 Michael Williams

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Smooth Flow of Beautiful Content

This was the first audio book I’ve listened to in many years and it’s motivated me to start listening to audio books more.

The flow and pace is beautiful and provides much room for comprehension.

Questions that a listener may have are usually answered within the same minute they may arise.

The structure was perfectly laid out and provided a basis for the next chapter and/or topic.

I was able to get in 1.5 hours of listening time on a average daily and on my day 2, it was about 6 hours. It was just that good. Every few sentences made me want to listen even more.

This audiobook is amazing. It has a smooth flow with beautiful content that felt like meditation itself.

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Easy to read and educational !

I absolutely loved it and have read it three times now. it is an easy listen and explained all the details I needed, right down to meditation space!! Thank you for breaking it down and making Buddhism easy to understand.

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Introduction to What Buddhism Is and Isn't

This is a great introduction to the History and how Buddhism came to be. It includes many helpful ideas to reduce stress like medication. I highly recommend this to to anyone interested in learning about Buddhism.

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One of my favorites

I read this or listen to it every few months to remind myself of the importance of keeping it simple and real. So many amazing awakening things in the pages of this book thank you!

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