Buddhism : A Cultural Perspective

La Fleur, William R.

ISBN 10: 0130847240 / ISBN 13: 9780130847249

Editore: Prentice Hall PTR, 1988

Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Codice articolo 5461272-6

Riassunto:

This book begins with Buddhism's involvement in the culture and thought of India, and observes its moves into other, very different contexts: China, Southeast Asia, Tibet, Japan, and even the West, to a limited extent. The book accepts the diversity within Buddhism, giving roughly equal treatment to its two major traditions -- the Theravada and the Mahayana. KEY TOPICS: Probes the philosophy and religion of Buddhism and how they relate to cultural traditions.

Product Description: This book begins with Buddhism's involvement in the culture and thought of India, and observes its moves into other--very different--contexts: China, Southeast Asia, Tibet, Japan, and even the West, to a limited extent. The book accepts the diversity within Buddhism, giving roughly equal treatment to its two major traditions--the Theravada and the Mahayana.

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Titolo: Buddhism : A Cultural Perspective
Casa editrice: Prentice Hall PTR
Data di pubblicazione: 1988
Legatura: Brossura
Condizione: Good
Edizione: Facsimile.