Part I: Embarking on a Journey: The Basics of Buddhism.

Chapter 1: Entering the World of Buddhism: The Basics.

Chapter 2: Understanding Your Mind: The Creator of All Experience.

Part II: A Short History of Buddhism.

Chapter 3: Surveying the Life and Teachings of the Historical Buddha.

Chapter 4: The Development of Buddhism on the Indian Subcontinent.

Chapter 5: Watching Developments Continue to the Present Day.

Part III: Behaving Like a Buddhist.

Chapter 6: Turning to Buddhism.

Chapter 7: Meditation: A Central Practice of Buddhism.

Chapter 8: A Day in the Life of a Buddhist Practitioner.

Chapter 9: Walking in the Buddha's Footsteps.

Part IV: Exploring the Buddhist Path.

Chapter 10: What Is Enlightenment, Anyway?

Chapter 11: A Matter of Life and Death.

Chapter 12: Minding the Concept of Karma.

Chapter 13: Breaking Free of the Cycle of Dissatisfaction.

Chapter 14: Fulfi lling Your Highest Potential.

Chapter 15: Life Stories of Four Buddhist Masters.

Part V: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 16: Ten Common Misconceptions about Buddhism.

Chapter 17: Ten Ways Buddhism Can Help You Deal with Life's Problems.

Part VI: Appendixes.

Appendix A: Explaining Buddhist Terms.

Appendix B: Additional Buddhist Resources to Check Out.

Index.