An Introduction to Buddhism: Teachings, History and Practices - Rilegato

Harvey, Peter

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ISBN 10: 0521859425 ISBN 13: 9780521859424

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 2012

Riassunto

In this second edition of the best-selling Introduction to Buddhism, Peter Harvey provides a comprehensive introduction to the development of the Buddhist tradition in both Asia and the West. Extensively revised and fully updated, this edition draws on recent scholarship in the field, exploring the tensions and continuities between the different forms of Buddhism. Harvey critiques and corrects some common misconceptions and mistranslations, and discusses key concepts that have often been over-simplified and over-generalised. The volume includes detailed references to scriptures and secondary literature, an updated bibliography and a section on web resources. Key terms are given in Pali and Sanskrit, and Tibetan words are transliterated in the most easily pronounceable form, making this is a truly accessible account. This is an ideal coursebook for students of religion, Asian philosophy and Asian studies, and is also a useful reference for readers wanting an overview of Buddhism and its beliefs.

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Descrizione del libro:

This extensively revised and updated second edition draws upon recent scholarship to present a comprehensive overview of the development of Buddhism in Asia and the West. Detailed references to secondary literature and a section on web resources make it ideal for students of religion, philosophy or Asian studies.

L'autore:

Peter Harvey is Emeritus Professor of Buddhist Studies at the University of Sunderland. He is author of An Introduction to Buddhist Ethics: Foundations, Values and Issues (Cambridge University Press, 2000) and The Selfless Mind: Personality, Consciousness and Nirvāna in Early Buddhism (1995). He is editor of the Buddhist Studies Review.

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• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0521859425
• ISBN 13: 9780521859424
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 2
• Numero di pagine: 550