Buddhism is one of the fastest growing religions in the world today -and THE BUDDHIST HANDBOOK is the best introduction to the teachings of Buddhism, the main schools, the Buddhist world-view, leading Buddhist teachers, Buddhist festivals and meditation. ''There is a great need to come to terms with Buddhism AS A WHOLE. John Snelling''s book is an admirable attempt to do just that. '' GOLDEN DRUM ''A clear, up-to-date survey. '' CATHOLIC HERALD