Buddhist Religions: A Historical Introduction - Softcover

Robinson, Richard; Johnson, Willard; Bhikkhu, Thanissaro

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0534558585 ISBN 13: 9780534558581

Verlag: Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc, 2004

Inhaltsangabe

Book by Robinson Richard H Johnson Willard L Bhikkhu Thani

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Críticas:

Foreword. Preface. Map: The World of Buddhism. Abbreviations. Introduction. Buddhism in India. 1. The Buddha's Awakening. 2. The Buddha as Teacher and Power Figure. 3. The Development of Early Indian Buddhism. 4. The Period of the Three Vehicles. 5. Early Medieval Indian Buddhism. 6. Late Medieval Indian Buddhism. 7. Buddhism in Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia. 8. Buddhism in Central Asia and China. 9. Buddhism in Korea and Vietnam. 10. Buddhism in Japan. 11. Buddhism in the Tibetan Cultural Area. 12. Buddhism Comes West. An Overview of the Buddhist Scriptures. Pronunciation Guide. Glossary. Select Bibliography. Index.

Reseña del editor:

BUDDHIST RELIGIONS: A HISTORICAL INTRODUCTION walks you through the rich history of Buddhism and reveals how it has grown and changed over time while remaining true to the central teachings of the Buddha. And with this edition, you'll get more focused attention on the five main aspects of Buddhism: ritual, devotionalism, doctrine, meditation, and practice.

Über diese Auflage

• Verlag: Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0534558585
• ISBN 13: 9780534558581
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Auflage: 5
• Anzahl der Seiten: 384