Buddhism for Beginners
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Summary Tricycle Magazine's Buddhism For Beginners offers an approachable introduction to the teachings and history of Buddhism.
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Website Link https://tricycle.org/beginners
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From Tricycle Magazine, Buddhism For Beginners offers an approachable introduction to the teachings and history of Buddhism. The site is organized into levels and “decks” of discrete pages that explain Buddhist concepts, answer common questions, and describe the defining traits of different Buddhist schools and traditions. It is a useful reference tool for general Buddhist terms and ideas.
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