Buddhism: Way of Life & Thought by
Nancy Wilson Ross
Introduction Book For Newcomers And Students
Explains the origins, development and basic principles of the religion
followed by nearly one-quarter of the people on earth.
Personal Review: Buddhism: Way of Life & Thought by Nancy
Wilson Ross
This book, 'Buddhism: A Way of Life and Thought', was recommended for
me during the final hours of the Bamiyan Buddha statues in March 2001.
Published in 1980 and later dedicated to Richard Dudley Baker, this book
is "...a primer for those who know nothing about Buddhism. Yet those who
are already students and practitioners..." - Beginning with the historic
Buddha's life story and basic teachings, Ross leads into an introduction to
general teachings and practice before the major three specific approaches
to Buddhism. Mainly Theravada, Tibetan, & Zen are covered. An over
emphasis, and well warrented one, is laid on paragraphs from other fine

read Buddhist titles which keeps the book alive. Perspectives from the
likes of Dr. H. Saddhatissa, Lama Anagarika Govinda, and Shunryu Suzuki
keep a modern touch while reading about legends such as King Mongkut,
Emperor Ashoka, Wu-ti, and Shotoku Taishi. Much of this book speaks of
the historic and cultural impact of Buddhism but still stays fairly informative
to the basic teachings & practices of the traditions. - Ross, an open-
minded Christian, includes many photographs, paintings, a glossary, and
quite some vocabulary!
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