--- product_id: 11084452 title: "A Concise Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism" brand: "john powers" price: "SAR 123" currency: SAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/11084452-a-concise-introduction-to-tibetan-buddhism store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # A Concise Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism **Brand:** john powers **Price:** SAR 123 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A Concise Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism by john powers - **How much does it cost?** SAR 123 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/11084452-a-concise-introduction-to-tibetan-buddhism) ## Best For - john powers enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted john powers brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A Concise Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism ## Images ![A Concise Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71A7Z+KPd+L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best concise introduction to Tibetan Buddhism I've read so far. *by H***P on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 19, 2014* A few years ago I actually did try to read John Powers' Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism. I was stubborn because it was a good book, so I did read about 3/5ths of the book before giving up. I did not have even knowledge of the technical jargon need to continue, and I was reading for the sake of my interest in comparative religion anyway, so I had to put the book down. When I was finished, I probably had forgotten at least 75% of what I had learned.This book, A Concise Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism, was much easier to digest. I couldn't put the book down, or should I say I couldn't put my Kindle Fire down! I intend to go back and read the book again slowly, and then perhaps tackle the "exhaustive" Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism.Personally, as a 12er Shia Muslim, I find it easier to use what I learned from reading Vietnamese Zen Monk Thich Nhat Hanh's books on Meditation (Breathe! You Are Alive! and The Miracle of Mindfulness) but I learned some things from John Power's books, as well as beginning level books on meditation by other well known Tibetan Buddhist writers. Though 12er Shia Islam and Tibetan Buddhism have different beliefs, I believe some of the goals are the same, such as Charity, Compassion, letting go of wordly desires, enlightening the mind, etc. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Concise Introduction to the philosphy and dogma of Tibetan Buddhism *by A***X on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 28, 2014* The book is very much a summary of the religious beliefs of Tibetan Buddhists from a non-contextual standpoint. The author delves quite deeply into the dogma and philosophy of the region, with connections to other Buddhist denominations, but does not elaborate much on how this connects to the everyday world.It's not the sort of book that allows you to understand what you are seeing in a Tibetan Buddhist Temple, or how Tibetan Buddhism developed to become what it is. It's sort of like reading a book about Catholicism that explains why the pope is the head of the Church, but not why Vatican city is in Rome, or why there are hundreds of millions of Catholics around the world.What it does do, and is interesting in it's own way, is give a very clear idea of what the Tibetan Buddhists believe is important. It is remarkable, but understandable given the thousands of years it took to develop, how complicated this religion is.Conclusion: It is a concise introduction to the religious philosophy that is Tibetan Buddhism, not the practice or cultural and social underpinnings of the religion. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tell me a little something about Tibetan Buddhism *by M***R on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 11, 2011* I was interested in first looking at some techniques for relaxation and stress relief and everywhere I turned the material was tied into Buddhism. Knowing nothing of this religion I got this book to see why or how it ties to stress relief. The book clearly describes and details the basic elements of Buddhism and can help the novice grab the basic concepts of one of the oldest and special religions in this world. Without drowning you in some of the many complexities this book still is able to show you some of the depth (or heights in this case) one can attain in walking the Path. It did give me insight as to why the Buddist has the opportunity for a lower stress life among other life lessons lost on western culture. It has helped me understand some things that helped me lower my stress levels and relax. For me it has opened a door to something very special that I intend to explore further. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/11084452-a-concise-introduction-to-tibetan-buddhism](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/11084452-a-concise-introduction-to-tibetan-buddhism) --- *Product available on Desertcart Saudi Arabia* *Store origin: SA* *Last updated: 2026-05-13*