With more than four thousand entries and over one hundred
illustrations, this encyclopedia offers a complete survey of the
four major religious traditions of Asia. It is designed not only
for students and scholars but also to help general readers find
their way through the thicket of unfamiliar words and concepts that
are often encountered today in various fields such as the health
professions, psychotherapy, the sciences, and the media. Among the
subjects covered are:
- Important terms such as "chakra," "karma," "koan," "nirvana,"
"tantra," "Tao," and "yin-yang"
- The lives and teachings of mystics, philosophers, and masters of
meditation
- Basic texts and scriptures
- Sects and schools of thought
- Mythological figures and events
In addition, pronunciation tables, a comprehensive bibliography,
and a Ch'an/Zen Lineage Chart are provided.
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