Buddhism: An Introduction: A comprehensive guide to its beliefs, practices, history and place in the world today - Brossura

Erricker, Clive

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1444103490 ISBN 13: 9781444103496

Casa editrice: Teach Yourself, 2010

Riassunto

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Covering all aspects of this fascinating faith, from the teachings of the Buddha to the practicalities of pursuing a Buddhist way of life, Buddhism - an Introduction is an informative and accessible introduction to this major world religion. Learn about the origins of Buddhism, its place in society today and the challenges it faces for the future.

Buddhism: An Introduction includes:

Chapter 1: Buddhists and Buddhism
Who are Buddhists?
The Three Jewels
The Three Refuges
Buddhist Practice
In conclusion

Chapter 2: The life of the Buddha
The Buddha's significance
The Four Sights
Going forth
Self-mortification
The enlightenment
Turning the wheel of the dharma
The mission
The growth of the Sangha
Paranirvana
In conclusion

Chapter 3: The Buddha's teaching
The first Nobel Truth: all is suffering (dukkha)
The second Noble Truth: the origins of suffering (samudaya)
The third Noble Truth: the cessation of suffering (nirodha)
The fourth Noble Truth: the path to the cessation of suffering (magga)

Chapter 4: Buddhist scriptures and schools
The Theravada Scriptures
The Mahayana Scriptures
Pure Land Buddhism
The Ch'an and Zen Schools
The Tibetan Scriptures
In conclusion

Chapter 5: Meditation and devotion
1 Mind and heart
2 Heart and mind
3 Devotion as homage
4 Salvific devotion
In conclusion
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Chapter 6: Ethical conduct
Sila skilfulness
The practicality of buddhist ethics
Working on yourself and others
The precepts and the dharma
Renunciation
In conclusion

Chapter 7: Moral Issues
The natural world
Human society
In conclusion
Chapter 8: The social order
Ordination
Celibacy
Weddings and marriages
Family life
Death and dying
In conclusion

Chapter 9: Festivals and ceremonies
Theravada festivals
Tibetan festivals
Japanese and Chinese festivals
Western Buddhist festivals
In conclusion

Chapter 10: Budhist today: East and West
The spread of Buddhism
Buddhism in India
The revival of Buddhism
Buddhism in South-East Asia
Missionary activity
Tibetan Buddhism
Buddhism in the West
In conclusion

Chapter 11: Transition, adaptation and influence: prospects for Buddhism in the twenty-first century
Into the twenty-first century
Views from the West
Transmitting Buddhism to a new generation
In conclusion

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Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.

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Extra online articles to give you a richer understanding of psychology.

Five things to remember
Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.

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Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.

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Informazioni sull?autore

Clive Erricker is a Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Winchester and the Hampshire County Inspector for Religious Eduation. A specialist in world religions, especially Buddhism, Clive has been teaching Religious Studies for over 30 years.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Teach Yourself
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1444103490
• ISBN 13: 9781444103496
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 304
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile