Buddhism : A Very Short Introduction.
Title:
Buddhism : A Very Short Introduction.
Author:
Keown, Damien.
ISBN:
9780191540103
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (153 pages)
Series:
Very Short Introductions
Contents:
Cover -- Contents -- List of Illustrations -- List of Maps -- Acknowledgements -- Note on Citations and Pronunciation -- 1 Buddhism and Elephants -- 2 The Buddha -- 3 Karma and Rebirth -- 4 The Four Noble Truths -- 5 The Mahayana -- 6 Buddhism in Asia -- 7 Meditation -- 8 Ethics -- 9 Buddhism in the West -- Timeline -- Further Reading -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Y -- Z.
Abstract:
This "Very Short Introduction" introduces the reader to the teachings of the Buddha and to the integration of Buddhism into daily life. It explores the distinctive features of Buddhism; how Buddhist thought has developed over the centuries; and how dilemmas can be faced from a Buddhist perspective.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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