What's the significance of Buddha? How can the practice of Buddhism enrich our never-ending hectic lives? Discover what it means to be a Buddhist in everyday life and in everyday lands in this fascinating Eastern religion. Buddhism For Dummies offers a clear, straight-forward road map that will aim to answer the fundamental questions, issues and conflicts that arise daily. Readers will gain an understanding of what is Buddhism?, How to become a Buddhist? Explore the 2,500-year history, and learn about the most prominent Buddhist leader of our time, the Dalai Lama. · What is Buddhism? · Understanding Your Mind: The Creator of All Experience · Surveying the Life and Teachings of the Historical Buddha · Charting the Development of Buddhism in India · Following Buddhism to the Present Day · Turning to Buddhism · Meditation: The Central Practice of Buddhism · A Day in the Life of a Buddhist · Walking in Buddha s Footsteps · What is Enlightenment Anyway? · A Matter of Life and Death · Getting Your Karmic Act Together · Breaking Free of the Cycle of Dissatisfaction · Fulfilling Your Brightest Potential · Four Modern Buddhist Masters · Ten Common Misconceptions about Buddhism · Ten Ways Buddhism Can Help You Deal with Life s Problems