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:
- principal traditions
- practices and beliefs
- ethical guidelines and philosophy
- religious texts
- community
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.
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