The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Buddhism (2nd ed)

"The Complete Idiot's Guide[registered] to Understanding Buddhism, Second Edition" is an updated and fresh guide to understanding the teachings and schools of Buddhism, including tips on incorporating the tenets of Buddhism into everyday life.

New content includes: expanded information on the practice of Buddhism in the United States and the West; a greater focus on the relationship between Buddhism and Islam, and the effect Buddhism has had on Christianity and Judaism; and, expanded appendices featuring a timeline showing the evolution of Buddhism through history.