Each day the number of people who are fascinated by oriental wisdom. Disappointed by the spiritual evolution of the West, Buddhism found in the possibility of a profound spiritual experience.
In this work, Dumouilin Heinrich, one of the most renowned world experts on Buddhism, provides the reader with essential knowledge of this tradition and opens a horizon of understanding necessary for the genuine encounter between religions. The author presents the major themes of Buddhism such as pain and existence, the self, ethics, faith and meditation to bring about a true encounter with Buddhism and surprises the reader with the great proximity of the Christian and Buddhist traditions.