An Introduction to the Buddha and His Teachings [B0161]

1997 HCDJ. Thirty-three original and accessible translations and commentaries drawn from the key writings of Buddhism, with the aim of teaching the Buddhist tradition to Westerners. Originally published by Shambhala (Boston) in 1993 under the title 'Entering the Stream: An Introduction to the Buddha and His Teaching.'

From Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "As a beginning Buddhist I have done a great deal of reading on the subject. This book is fantastic. Each chapter is written by a different author, making it a collection of short essays. It is perfect for the lay Buddhist or anyone interested in Buddhism or just expanding his or her horizons."; "I came out of this book with a much better understanding of the central tenets of Buddhism, and now have the ability to dive deeper into any aspect, so as an introduction, the book accomplished its goal quite well!"; "I didn't read it all, as it is a compendium of readings rather than a book in and of itself. The readings were lovely but it isn't something to read in one sitting."