Intro to Buddha (Intro To)

What is the truth of Buddhism? What is the history of this non-theistic religion, and why does the variety of its practices appeal to many people in Western as well as non-Western cultures? How did Buddhism emerge from Asian civilization and how have its concepts influenced Western thought?

Intro to Buddha describes the life of the historical Buddha and how his teachings inform Buddhism as practiced today. Superbly illustrated with cutting-edge graphic art, this primer explores meditation, karma, Zen, nirvana, Taoism, and other key concepts that have defined Buddhism for thousands of years.

Jane Hope is a practicing Vajrayana Buddhist who has taught Buddhism and meditation extensively throughout Europe and North America.

Borin Van Loon is a freelance illustrator, surrealist painter, and collagist based in England. He draws the comic strip “The Severed Head” for The Chap magazine.