Buddhism : the basics / Cathy Cantwell.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cantwell, Cathy.

Series:

Basics (Taylor & Francis)

The basics

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Buddhism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (205 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Buddhism: The Basics provides a thorough and accessible introduction to a fascinating religion. Examining the historical development of Buddhism and its presence today, this guide covers:principal traditions practices and beliefs ethical guidelines and philosophyreligious texts community With helpful features including a detailed map of the Buddhist world, glossary of terms and tips for further study, this is an ideal text for students and in

Contents:

BOOK COVER; TITLE; COPYRIGHT; CONTENTS; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; INTRODUCTION; 1 THE BUDDHA AND THE ROOTS OF THE BUDDHIST TRADITION; 2 THE DHARMA; 3 THE TEXTUAL HERITAGE AND ORAL TRANSMISSION; 4 THE SANGHA; 5 THE MAJOR BUDDHIST TRADITIONS; GLOSSARY OF TECHNICAL TERMS; BIBLIOGRAPHY; INDEX

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-135-28449-0

0-203-87425-0

9780203874257

OCLC:

45394510