Budizm’in Özü

Compiled by Ernest M. Bowden and translated into Turkish by Umut Yarım, Budizm'in Özü  (The Essence of Buddhism) concisely presents the fundamental teachings and moral principles of Buddhist philosophy. The book is composed of selected passages from the words of the Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, and from sacred texts (such as Fo-sho-hing-tsan-king, Mahavagga, and The Questions of King Milinda). By emphasising universal values like compassion, love, patience, sacrifice, and wisdom, the work demonstrates that Buddhism is not merely a belief system but also a guide to life. The book covers topics such as feeling compassion for all living beings, overcoming anger with love, transcending selfishness, and achieving inner peace. Furthermore, concepts such as wealth and poverty, sickness and health, and life and death are interpreted from a Buddhist perspective, aiming to provide the reader with spiritual depth. The work serves as a bedside book that highlights the humanistic and ethical dimensions of Buddhism without delving into its complex doctrines.