Encyclopedia of Buddhism - Brossura

Irons, Edward A.

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0816077444 ISBN 13: 9780816077441

Casa editrice: Checkmark Books, 2008

Riassunto

Presents nearly seven hundred A-to-Z entries relating to Buddhism, including theological concepts, important figures, historical events, institutions, and movements; and includes entries on other religious practices such as Daoism and Confucianism.

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Product Description:

From Buddhism in Afghanistan to Zen Buddhism, this book offers an in-depth overview of this fascinating religion.In approximately 700 A-to-Z entries, "Encyclopedia of Buddhism" provides easy access to the terms, concepts, personalities, historical events, institutions, and movements that helped shape the history of Buddhism and the way it is practiced today. Although the primary focus of the encyclopedia is clearly on Buddhism in all its forms, this easy-to-use resource also provides introductions to Daoism, Shinto, Confucianism, and other religious practices in East and Southeast Asia.The entries include: Anatman; Asoka; Bodhi tree; Buddhism in the United States; Pema Chodron; Christian-Buddhist relations; Dalai Lama; Daoism in China-Taiwan; Eightfold Path; Falun Gong; Feng shui; Hermann Hesse; Japan Buddhist Federation; Karma; Mandala; Nirvana; Questions of King Milinda; Schools of Chinese Buddhism; Stupa; Tea ceremony; Traditional Buddhist ethics; War and violence; and, Zen Buddhism.

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• Editore: Checkmark Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0816077444
• ISBN 13: 9780816077441
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Numero di pagine: 634