The Foundations of Buddhism (Paperback, New)

Buddhism is a vast and complex religious and philosophical tradition which is now followed by around 115 million people. In this introduction, Rupert Gethin concentrates on the ideas and practices which constitute the common heritage of the different traditions of Buddhism existing in the world today. From the narrative of the story of the Buddha, through discussions of aspects such as textual traditions, the framework of the Four Noble Truths, the interaction between the monastic and lay ways of life, the cosmology of karma and rebirth, and the path of the bodhisattva, this books provides a stimulating introduction to Buddhism.

General

Imprint:	Oxford UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	OPUS
Release date:	July 1998
First published:	September 1998
Authors:	Rupert Gethin (Centre for Buddhist Studies)
Dimensions:	196 x 128 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - B-format
Pages:	333
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-19-289223-2
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:	0-19-289223-1
Barcode:	9780192892232

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