| Description |
1 online resource (xiii, 141 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Series |
Oxford paperbacks |
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Very short introductions |
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Very short introductions.
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| Contents |
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 |
| Summary |
From its origins in India over two thousand years ago, Buddhism has spread throughout Asia and is now exerting an increasing influence on Western culture. In clear and straightforward language, and with the help of maps, diagrams and illustrations, this book explains how Buddhism began and how it evolved into its present day form. The central teachings and practices are set out clearly, and key topics such as karma and rebirth, meditation, ethics and Buddhism in the West, receive detailed coverage |
| Analysis |
Religion |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 135-137) and index |
| Notes |
Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212 MiAaHDL |
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Print version record |
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digitized 2011 HathiTrust Digital Library committed to preserve pda MiAaHDL |
| Subject |
Buddhism.
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Buddhism.
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11.93 Buddhism.
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RELIGION -- Buddhism -- General.
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Buddhism
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Buddhismus
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Boeddhisme.
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Buddhism.
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Bouddhisme.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
96025664 |
| ISBN |
9780191540103 |
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0191540102 |
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0585111170 |
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9780585111179 |
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9780191640506 |
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0191640506 |
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