| Buddhism: The Basics Contributor(s): Cantwell, Cathy (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415408792 ISBN-13: 9780415408790 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $118.75 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2009 Annotation: Buddhism: The Basics examines the historical development of Buddhism and its presence today, from its key religious texts to practices and beliefs. With helpful features including a detailed map of the Buddhist world, glossary of terms and tips for further study, this is an ideal text for students and interested readers wanting to familiarise themselves with the Buddhist faith. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Buddhism - History - Religion | Reference |
| Dewey: 294.3 |
| LCCN: 2009002030 |
| Series: Basics |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.2" W x 7.9" (0.70 lbs) 204 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Buddhist |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Buddhism: The Basics provides a thorough and accessible introduction to a fascinating religion. Examining the historical development of Buddhism and its presence today, this guide covers:
With helpful features including a detailed map of the Buddhist world, glossary of terms and tips for further study, this is an ideal text for students and interested readers wanting to familiarise themselves with the Buddhist faith. Cathy Cantwell is an academic researcher at the Oriental Institute, University of Oxford. She specialises in Tibetan Buddhism, and has worked on eleventh century manuscripts, an eighteenth century scriptural collection, and contemporary Buddhist ritual manuals and practice. She has taught widely in UK Higher Education and is joint author of Early Tibetan Documents on Phur pa from Dunhuang. |