How long does it take to read Buddhism?
A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
Buddhism by Damien Keown takes about 2 hours 35 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 2 hours 35 minutes
An evening's read
First published 1996. 141 pages, about 38,775 words.
6 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 4 hours 19 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 2 hours 35 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 1 hour 37 minutes |
The page count is the median across 4 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
This accessible volume covers both the teachings of the Buddha and the integration of Buddhism into daily life. Words such as "karma" and "nirvana" have entered our vocabulary, but what do they really mean? Keown has taught Buddhism at an introductory level for many years, and in this book he provides a lively, challenging response to frequently asked questions.
Subjects: Buddhism, Religion, Buddhismus, Boeddhisme, Bouddhisme
