Buddha: An Illustrated Introduction

'Buddha: An Illustrated Introduction' is a funny but accurate intro to the philosophy of Buddhism. Many Westerners know about the meditation practices of Buddhism, but few understand the Buddha's philosophical teachings. This book puts the teachings (dharma) in its proper context, and unravels some of the more dense knots of Buddha's thinking. And it does all this while entertaining the reader with humorous illustrations and pop-culture sensibility. Use this primer to cut through the New Age nonsense that often gets confused with Buddhism. And get some laughs too. Stephen T. Asma is a respected Buddhist scholar who serves as a wonderful guide through the territory of Buddhist fundamentals.