Introducing Buddhism

"Introducing Buddhism" is the ideal resource for all students beginning the study of this fascinating religion. Damien Keown and Charles S. Prebish, two of today's leading Buddhist scholars, explain the key teachings of Buddhism, and trace the historical development and spread of the...

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Authors: Prebish, Charles S. 1944- (Author) ; Keown, Damien 1951- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: New York [u.a.] Routledge 2006
In:Year: 2006
Edition:1. publ.
Series/Journal:World religions series
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Buddhism
Further subjects:B Buddhism History
B Introduction
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Summary:"Introducing Buddhism" is the ideal resource for all students beginning the study of this fascinating religion. Damien Keown and Charles S. Prebish, two of today's leading Buddhist scholars, explain the key teachings of Buddhism, and trace the historical development and spread of the religion from its beginnings down to the present day. A chapter is devoted to each of the major regions where Buddhism has flourished: India, South East Asia, East Asia and Tibet. In addition to this regional focus, the introduction takes contemporary concerns into account, covering important and relevant topics such as Engaged Buddhism, Buddhist Ethics and Buddhism and the Western World, as well as a chapter devoted to Meditation. "Introducing Buddhism" also includes illustrations, lively quotations from original sources, learning goals, summary boxes, questions for discussion, and suggestions for further reading, to aid study and revision.
ISBN:0415392349