Check nearby libraries
Buy this book
"Four hundred million people call themselves Buddhists today. Yet most Westerners know little about this powerful, Eastern-spawned faith. How did it begin? What do its adherents believe? Why are so many Westerners drawn to it? Essential Buddhism responds to these questions and many more, offering an accessible, global perspective on the religion's past, present, and future.
It identifies how the principal concepts and practices originated and evolved through diverse cultural adaptations into three formats: Theraveda, Mahayana, and Vajrayana.".
"Essential Buddhism is the single best resource for the novice and the expert alike, exploring the depths of Buddhism's popularity and illuminating its tenets and sensible approach to living. Written in the lucid prose of a longtime professional storyteller, and full of Buddhist tales, scriptural quotes, ancient stories, and contemporary insights, Essential Buddhism is the first complete guide to the faith and the phenomenon."--BOOK JACKET.
Check nearby libraries
Buy this book
Previews available in: English
Subjects
Buddhism, Buddhism, doctrinesShowing 1 featured edition. View all 1 editions?
Edition | Availability |
---|---|
1
Essential Buddhism: a complete guide to beliefs and practices
2001, Pocket Books
in English
0671041886 9780671041885
|
aaaa
Libraries near you:
WorldCat
|
Book Details
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. 247-251) and index.
Classifications
External Links
The Physical Object
ID Numbers
Community Reviews (0)
Feedback?History
- Created April 1, 2008
- 12 revisions
Wikipedia citation
×CloseCopy and paste this code into your Wikipedia page. Need help?
November 14, 2023 | Edited by MARC Bot | import existing book |
December 4, 2020 | Edited by MARC Bot | import existing book |
October 8, 2020 | Edited by ImportBot | import existing book |
July 31, 2020 | Edited by ImportBot | import existing book |
April 1, 2008 | Created by an anonymous user | Imported from Scriblio MARC record |