Buddhism - Beliefs and Practices (Paperback)

This introduction to Buddhism begins by asking, "What is Buddhism?", and recognizes an immense diversity and richness woven into its many strands. Assuming no previous knowledge, the book introduces the reader to the life and teachings of the Buddha, and to the major beliefs and practices which are encompassed in the Theravada, the sole surviving school from early Buddhism. It also examines the schools of the Mahayana, which have blossomed from early beginnings, and today find expression in rich and multifarious forms. Contents include:
-- Introduction: What is Buddhism? The world of the Buddha: the Indian background; the Indian mind and its concerns.
-- The life of the Buddha: the early years; the four signs; enlightenment; death of the Buddha. The Sangha and the development of Buddhism; the Buddha's first sermon; the beginnings of the Sangh; the First Council 483 BCE; the Second Council 383 BCE; the emergence of the Mahayana; the Third Council; the decline of Buddhism in India and its development elsewhere.
-- The Buddha's teaching: the Buddha's unique methodology; the Four Noble Truths; the Noble Eightfold Path; the Pancha Sila; dependent origination; the three marks.
-- Theravada Buddhism: the nature of the Buddha; arahants; monks; scriptures; ceremonies; festivals.
-- Mahayana Buddhism: the nature of the Buddha; bodhisattvas; scriptures; ceremonies; festivals. Schools of the Mahayana: Pure Land, Zen, Tibetan, Nichiren, Tantra.
-- Puja in the temple/home; meditation.

General

Imprint:	Sussex Academic Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	The Sussex Library of Religious Beliefs & Practice
Release date:	1999
First published:	October 1999
Authors:	Merv Fowler
Dimensions:	215 x 140 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	227
ISBN-13:	978-1-898723-66-0
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:	1-898723-66-4
Barcode:	9781898723660

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