The A to Z of Buddhism (The A to Z Guide Series) - Softcover

Prebish, Charles S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0810840693 ISBN 13: 9780810840690

Verlag: Scarecrow Press, 2001

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Book by Prebish Charles S

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...[offers] readers a well-designed pronunciation guide, a detailed chronology of Buddhist history, an overview of the Buddhist scriptures, and thoughtful entries on events, persons, places of historical significance, religious institutions, ritual practices, doctrines, missionary movements, and terminology. Highly recommended for all academic and public libraries needing a comprehensive guide to Buddhism. * CHOICE *

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With a history spanning more than two and a half millennia and over 300 million adherents worldwide, Buddhism is one of humankind's most interesting and populous religions. This book provides a comprehensive framework for understanding Buddhism as a historically compelling religion. Because the study of Buddhism is a difficult task, including so many varied cultures, this volume seeks to assist the reader by providing a carefully designed pronunciation guide to Buddhist canonical languages, an overview of the Buddhist scriptures preserved in Pali, Chinese, and Tibetan, a chronology of Buddhist history, a map of the Buddhist world, and an extensive introduction to the history, doctrine, and community life of the religion.

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• Verlag: Scarecrow Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0810840693
• ISBN 13: 9780810840690
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 328