An ideal introduction to Buddhism for anyone who has unanswered questions about one of the world's largest and most popular religions.A fascinating, short book that challenges us to strip away existing preconceptions we may have about BuddhismConsiders questions such as: Can we talk of Buddhism as a unified religion or are there many Buddhisms? Is Buddhism a religion of tolerance and pacifism as many people think? And is Buddhism a religion without god(s), or is it more of a philosophy than a religion?Traces the basic history, beliefs and nature of Buddhism in easy-to-understand languageWritten by renowned Buddhist scholar, Bernard Faure, it is an ideal introduction for anyone who has unanswered questions about one of the world's largest and most popular religions