The essential guide to Buddhism / edited by Gwendolyn Gillson.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Gillson, Gwendolyn, editor.

Series:

The essential guides to religion ; vol. 1

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Buddhism.

buddhism.

Physical Description:

xi, 205 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Bloomsbury Academic, 2024.

Summary:

"The book covers topics that all students will need to learn about Buddhism, including its rituals and its scriptures, meditation and monasticism, and death and afterlife. The book also includes contemporary issues such as Buddhism and economics and socially engaged Buddhism. Over 70 illustrations are included throughout, and a glossary is provided of key terms and concepts. Each chapter provides suggested further reading"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

1. Introduction to Buddhism / Gwendolyn Gillson

Part I. The Three Jewels: 2. Buddhist Deities / AW Barber

3. Buddhist Scripture / Ronald Green

4. Buddhist Monasticism / David Divalerio

Part II. Practices and Beliefs: 5. Buddhist Meditation / Napakadol Kittisenee

6. Buddhist Ritual / Matthew Hayes

7. Death and the Afterlife in Buddhism / Alyson Prude

Part III. Critical Issues: 8. Buddhism and Women / Gurmeet Kaur

9. Buddhism and Economics / Courtney Bruntz

10. Socially Engaged Buddhism / James Deitrick

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781350385030

1350385034

9781350385023

1350385026

OCLC:

1408377277

Publisher Number:

90100505353