Refuge: An Introduction to the Buddha, Dhamma & Sangha

This book is a short introduction to the basic principles of Buddhism: the Buddha, the Dhamma (his teachings), and the Sangha (the community of his noble disciples), also known as the Triple Gem or the Triple Refuge. The book includes an introductory essay, readings from early Buddhist scriptures, and a set of essays addressing questions often asked by those new to the Buddha's teachings.