Buddhism - Brossura

Hawkins, Bradley K.

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0135766044 ISBN 13: 9780135766040

Casa editrice: Pearson College Div, 2000

Riassunto

Buddhism is a concise and readable survey of the history of Buddhism from its roots in India to its spread across South and East Asia and its present day manifestation in Europe and America. Focusing particularly on the modern period, it provides a valuable introduction to the different paths of Buddhism—the beliefs and practices—and looks at the ways in which this religion is meeting the challenges of the modern world. Written in an accessible and informative style, and assuming little or no prior knowledge on the part of the reader, this book gives a basic introduction to the faith—its history, beliefs, and practices. Provides valuable pedagogy, including: timeline; maps; glossary; list of sacred days/festivals; suggested reading; pronunciation guide; index; feature boxes focusing on some aspects of the arts; 11 black and white pictures and artworks. Readers interested in learning more about the world's religions.

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Appropriate for courses in Introduction to Religion, Comparative Religion, Buddhism, or Religions of the World. This series provides succinct and balanced overviews of the religions of the world. Written in an accessible and informative style, and assuming little or no prior knowledge on the part of the reader, each book gives a basic introduction to the faith-its history, beliefs, and practices-and emphasizes modern developments and the role and impact of the religion in today's world. Buddhism is a concise and readable survey of the history of Buddhism from its roots in India to its spread across South and East Asia and its present day manifestation in Europe and America. Focusing particularly on the modern period, it provides a valuable introduction to the different paths of Buddhism-the beliefs and practices-and looks at the ways in which this religion is meeting the challenges of the modern world.

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• Editore: Pearson College Div
• Data di pubblicazione: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0135766044
• ISBN 13: 9780135766040
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 128
• Redattore: Smart Ninian