This is the perfect beginner's guide to Buddhism. Organised in an easy to use Question and Answer format, Manuel answers the many common questions people have about Buddhism, such as: - "Do you have a book like the Bible or Koran?" - "What do Buddhists believe?" - "Are there core teachings?" - "Do you believe in a god?" - "Do some people have good karma and some bad?" - "Why do the monks, nuns and priests shave their heads?" Manuel, also, intertwines her personal experiences as a dharma practitioner, her life in the Sangha and her travels around the world meeting other Buddhist practitioners, throughout the book. Included are illustrations by the author in her hand-tinted trademark charcoal and pencil style.