Book recommendations on Buddhism

by SifuZatara

I'm unfortunately not much of an expert, hence I'm asking the question here. I'm looking for a book that describes Buddhism's history, it's main tenets, the different sects, as well as social, family and cultural practices in their day to day life (how life was in the temples, etc).

At any rate, thanks for your attention.

johnny80

One of my favorite primers--Buddhism: A Way of Life and Thought

metalepsis

Check out the writings of D.T. Suzuki, particularly An Introduction to Zen Buddhism, Manual of Zen Buddhism, and Zen and Japanese Culture.

obvom