A dictionary of Buddhism / Damien Keown.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Keown, Damien, 1951-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Buddhism--Dictionaries.

Buddhism.

Genre:

Dictionaries.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (viii, 357 pages) : illustrations, maps

polychrome

Place of Publication:

[New York] ; [Oxford] : Oxford University Press, 2003.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Features over 2000 broad-ranging entries on the history and doctrines of the major Buddhist schools, information on the spread of Buddhism in Asia and the West, and coverage of issues of contemporary concern such as human rights, abortion, euthanasia, engaged Buddhism, and the role of women in Buddhist teachings.

Contents:

Appendix I Map of India and the region where the Buddha taught and lived 347

Appendix II Map showing Theravada Buddhism in Asia 348

Appendix III Map showing Mahayana Buddhism in Asia 349

Appendix IV Pronunciation Guide 350

Appendix V Guide to Buddhist Scriptures 352.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Other Format:

Print version: Dictionary of Buddhism

OCLC:

52362166

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.