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Meditation, karma, zen, tantra, and nirvana are some of the many Buddhist ideas that Westerners hear frequently, even if their meanings have been lost in translation. This vast and complex non-theistic religion is part of the fabric of Asian civilizations, from India to the Himalayan regions, to China, Vietnam, Korea, Japan and everywhere in between. What is Buddhism really about? Buddha, an illustrated guide, describes the life and teachings of the Buddha, but also shows that enlightenment is a matter of experiencing the truth individually, and by the inspiration that is passed from teacher to disciple. Magnificently illustrated by Borin Van Loon, the book illuminates the process through a rich legacy of stories, explanations of meditation, Taoism and Zen practices, and goes on to describe the role of Buddhism in modern Asia and its growing influence on Western thought.