Buddhism: The Big Picture Explained answers the common questions a beginning and inquisitive learner might have regarding this seemingly complex religion. In easy-to-understand terms, Edward Woo first demonstrates the ideas and concepts behind this often misunderstood faith and then provides explanations for both basic and intricate questions including: What is a religion? Why is Buddhism a religion? What does Buddhism teach us? What constitutes the basic principle of Buddhism? What is the most important of Buddhist teachings? What precisely it means to get enlightened? Why is Buddhism meaningful? How does Buddhism change our way of life? In a sometimes unpredictable world, Buddhism: The Big Picture Explained explores the benefit this great religion has on global peace and harmony, promotes the idea of being good to others and the environment, and teaches us that we are the masters of our own destiny.