| Buddhism: A Short Introduction Contributor(s): Klostermaier, Klaus K. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1851681868 ISBN-13: 9781851681860 Publisher: ONEWorld Publications OUR PRICE: $28.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 1999 Annotation: This meticulous introduction to the Buddhist tradition not only explores the origins of the movement, but also offers a detailed study of its schools, doctrines, and practices in addition to introducing all the major texts. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Buddhism - General (see Also Philosophy - Buddhist) - Religion | Meditations |
| Dewey: 294.3 |
| Series: Oneworld Short Guides |
| Physical Information: 0.81" H x 5.75" W x 8.84" (0.81 lbs) 256 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Secular - Religious Orientation - Buddhist |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Providing comprehensive coverage of the origins of Buddhism, while also tackling the doctrines and practices of this ancient faith, this comprehensive guide is an insightful and jargon-free picture of the great faith. All the most important topics are rendered accessible to the reader, among them Buddhism as a living tradition; meditation and education; and the goal of Nirvana. Answering all the questions most people would ask about the key issues of Buddhism, Buddhism: A Short Introduction will enable readers to better understand the vast and varied phenomenon that has deeply shaped a great part of humanity past and present. |