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Historical dictionary of Buddhism / Carl Olson.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Olson, Carl.
- Series:
- Historical Dictionaries of Religions, Philosophies, and Movements Series
- Historical dictionaries of religions, philosophies, and movements ; no. 97
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Buddhism--History--Dictionaries.
- Buddhism.
- Buddhism--Doctrines.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (370 p.)
- Place of Publication:
- Lanham, Md. : Scarecrow Press, 2009.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- The Historical Dictionary of Buddhism covers and clarifies Buddhist concepts, significant figures, movements, schools, places, activities, and periods. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and over 700 cross-referenced dictionary entries.
- Contents:
- Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication Page; Table of Contents; Editor's Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; Reader's Note; The Dictionary; Transliteration; Maps; Chronology; Introduction; The Dictionary; Bibliography; About the Author
- Notes:
- Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed.
- Rev. ed. of: Historical dictionary of Buddhism / Charles S. Prebish. 1993.
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 247-326).
- ISBN:
- 979-82-16-22459-4
- 1-283-71360-8
- 0-8108-6317-0
- OCLC:
- 819508018
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