A brief introduction to Buddhism

Book 2018

With both nuance and balance, this text provides broad coverage of various forms of Buddhism with an arresting layout with rich colors. It offers both historical overviews and modern perspectives on Buddhist beliefs and practices. The user-friendly content is enhanced by charts of religious festivals, historic timelines, updated maps, and a useful glossary.

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ISBN:

9781506450308

Description:

106 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 24 cm

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Contents:

Part 1: Understanding religion. What is religion?
Phenomenology and the study of religion
The anthropology of religion. Myths and symbols
The sociology of religion
The psychology of religion
Theological approaches to the study of religion
Critical theory and religion
Ritual and performance
Part 2: Buddhism. A historical overview
Sacred writings
Beliefs
Family and society. The Cao Dai and the Hoa Hoa
I am a Buddhist
Buddhism in the modern world
Gallery
Rapid fact-finder
Index
Picture acknowledgments

Control Number:

3094047

Other Authors:

Dowley, Tim, editor
Partridge, Christopher H. (Christopher Hugh), 1961- editor

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