Buddhism (Hardcover, Fourth Edition)

Buddhism, Fourth Edition tells the story of Buddhism's origins and its development into three major schools of thought - and presents the particular beliefs and practices of those schools of Buddhism that still flourish today. This fascinating title explores the concept of the 'socially engaged Buddhist,' the growth and practice of Buddhism in America, and the recent revival of Buddhism in Asia. Coverage includes: introduction to the modern Buddhist world; the life of the Buddha; the spread of Buddhism throughout Asia, and the world; differences between Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism; the literature of Buddhism; Buddhism and the arts' the year in Buddhism; and Buddhism today and in the future.

General

Imprint:	Chelsea HousePublishers
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	World Religions
Release date:	May 2009
First published:	May 2009
Authors:	Madhu Bazaz Wangu
Series editors:	Joanne O'Brien • Martin Palmer
Dimensions:	235 x 191 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	144
Edition:	Fourth Edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-60413-105-5
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Buddhism > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Buddhism > General
LSN:	1-60413-105-5
Barcode:	9781604131055

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