| Buddhism: A Short History Edition, Revise Edition Contributor(s): Conze, Edward (Author) |
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ISBN: 1851685685 ISBN-13: 9781851685684 Publisher: ONEWorld Publications OUR PRICE: $13.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2008 Annotation: In this authoritative guide, one of the world's most distinguished scholars of Buddhism provides a compact summary of the tradition's development, from the time of the Buddha to the 20th century exile of the Dalai Lama. Covering all the Buddhist schools from Mahayana to Zen, this comprehensive, concise study is widely acknowledged as the classic introduction to the history of the Buddhist tradition, perfect for students and interested readers alike. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Buddhism - History - History |
| Dewey: 294.309 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5" W x 7.7" (0.40 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Buddhist |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A classic introduction to this ancient faith from one of recent history's greatest scholars of Buddhism. In this authoritative guide, one of the world's most distinguished scholars of Buddhism provides a compact summary of the tradition's development, from the time of the Buddha to the 20th century exile of the Dalai Lama. With skill, sympathy, and insight, Conze traces 2,500 years of Buddhist history, providing a lively explanation of the origins of Buddhism and its most basic doctrines. Covering all the Buddhist schools from Mah y na to Zen, this comprehensive, concise study is widely acknowledged as the classic introduction to the history of the Buddhist tradition, perfect for students and interested readers alike. |