From the teachings of the early masters to the growth of the tradition in the West, this authoritative new reference tool contains over 900 entries supplying information on all the key doctrines, practices, and figures central to Buddhism.
In this accessible guide, Buddhism is presented both in its historical context and as a religion with great contemporary diversity, covering figures and events of the earliest years to 20th century, from eastern worship to western movements.
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CONCISE ENCY OF CONCISE ENCY O
Format: Paperback
Pages: 290
Product Weight: 0.90 lbs
Author: Powers, John
Publication Date: 2000-07-27
Language: English
Series: Concise Encyclopedia of World Faiths
Publisher: ONEWORLD PUBN
Dewey Decimal Classification: 294.3
Number of Units in Package: 1
ISBN: 9781851682331