A plain language beginner’s guide to the practical basics of Buddhism and a transition to a Vegan diet/lifestyle. A personal journey and interpretation. Buddhism has been around for over 2,500 years. It has been practiced by monks in monasteries, emperors in palaces, and, more recently, stressed-out office workers trying to stay calm while their inbox explodes. It has inspired everything from deep philosophical debates to fortune cookie wisdom.

But let’s be honest—Buddhism can also feel intimidating when you first encounter it. The ancient texts are written in Pali and Sanskrit, full of long words with way too many vowels, and sometimes make it sound like you need to drop out of society and meditate in a cave to qualify as a “real” Buddhist.

That’s where this book comes in. The Practical Approach to Buddhism This isn’t a book for monks. It’s a book for regular people — most of whom grew up with some other religious affiliation, people who live in the real world, with jobs, relationships, bills, and a deep emotional attachment to coffee.

Buddhism, at its core, isn’t about rituals, robes, or memorizing ancient texts. It’s about understanding how the mind works, how the world is, and how to deal with life in a way that creates more peace and less stress. It’s not about believing in things. It’s about trying things. Buddhism is not about getting life “perfect” It’s about learning to navigate life with a little more grace, a little more humour, and a lot less unnecessary stress.

Do You Have to Be a Buddhist to Listen to This? Nope. Not at all. Maybe you’re just curious about mindfulness. Maybe you want to stop stressing over every little thing. Maybe you just like listening to books with a casual, humorous, yet informative tone. Whatever brought you here, welcome.