1 option
The history of Buddhism : facts and fictions / Geoffrey C. Goble.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Goble, Geoffrey C., author.
- Series:
- Historical facts and fictions
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Buddhism--History.
- Buddhism.
- History.
- Genre:
- History.
- Physical Description:
- xii, 157 pages ; 24 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- Santa Barbara : ABC-CLIO, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC, [2019]
- Summary:
- "One of the world's most popular religions, Buddhism is also one of the most misunderstood. This reference overviews misconceptions related to Buddhism and reveals the truths behind the myths"-- Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- Buddhism is not a religion
- Buddhism is singular
- The Buddha was an ordinary, historical man
- Buddhism is rational and scientific
- Buddhism is psychology
- Buddhism is a pacifist tradition
- Zen Buddhism is the essence of Japanese culture
- The Dalai Lama is the pope of Buddhism.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages [145]-154) and index.
- Other Format:
- Online version: Goble, Geoffrey C., The history of Buddhism
- ISBN:
- 9781440864049
- 1440864047
- OCLC:
- 1108787819
The Penn Libraries is committed to describing library materials using current, accurate, and responsible language. If you discover outdated or inaccurate language, please fill out this feedback form to report it and suggest alternative language.