The book introduces readers to the basic concepts of Buddhism, talks about its schools and directions, the peculiarities of the development of the ideas of Buddhism in different countries, the religious calendar, Buddhist temples and holidays. Legends and parables will help you penetrate into the rich, figurative and symbolic language of Buddhism, and illustrations will help you see its reflection in religious and secular art.

In the flow of super speeds of modern life, sometimes you wonder where new ideas, aspirations, insights come from people's consciousness. It often turns out that the most fashionable discoveries and achievements are fresh shoots from the fundamental worldviews of humanity. Is it so? You have the opportunity to be convinced.

The world's oldest religion, Buddhism in the modern world has become an inexhaustible source of philosophical movements, scientific trends, business concepts, and psychological practices. Any limitation is alien to him, since his core is the movement towards spiritual improvement, which is above all barriers. Any person can profess Buddhism, regardless of race, nationality, gender and age: the main thing is the desire to work with one’s own consciousness.

So what is it, a religion without God? What is its strength and attractiveness? Let's start from the beginning...

“The hidden spiritual essence of our life is sometimes so deeply hidden from our eyes and feelings that we are not even aware of its existence and often question it. But you just have to feel it, see it, realize it - and it becomes a clear part of our life, ceasing to hide in the shadows of consciousness. This is what Buddhism teaches.”

Recommended for readers over 16 years old.