The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Buddhism: A Comprehensive Guide to Buddhist History, Philosophy and Practice, Magnificently Illustrated with More Than 500...

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Buddhism: A Comprehensive Guide to Buddhist History, Philosophy and Practice, Magnificently Illustrated with More Than 500...
ISBN-10
0754818993
ISBN-13
9780754818991
Category
Reference
Language
English
Published
2009-07
Publisher
Illustrated Encyclopedia of
Author
Ian Harris

Description

This richly illustrated book introduces and explains Buddhist history, philosophy and practice, from its very beginnings to the present time. The first two chapters of the book deal with the life of the Buddha and his teachings. The third chapter covers the gradual spread of Buddhism and the interpretation of Buddhist scriptures over time. The fourth chapter deals with the practice of Buddhism today, country by country around the world. The final chapter discusses the major Buddhist schools and the key masters and interpreters within these schools, such as Theravada, Zen, Pure Land and Nichiren.

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