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Buddhism - Beliefs and Practices (Paperback)
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Buddhism - Beliefs and Practices (Paperback)
Series: The Sussex Library of Religious Beliefs & Practice
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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.
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