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"Buddhism, Third Edition" tells the story of Buddhism's origins and its development into three major schools of thought - and presents the particular beliefs and practices of those schools of Buddhism that still flourish today. This fascinating volume explores the concept of the "socially engaged Buddhist," the growth and practice of Buddhism in America, and the recent changes in its caste system. All material in this volume has been revised, updated, and expanded to reflect any changes that have occurred since the last edition. Coverage includes: Introduction to the modern Buddhist world; The life of the Buddha; The spread of Buddhism; The varieties of Buddhism; The literature of Buddhism; The arts and Buddhism; The year in Buddhism; and Buddhism today.
Series: World Religions
Hardcover: 128 pages
Publisher: Facts on File (J); 3 edition (October 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0816066094
ISBN-13: 978-0816066094
Product Dimensions: 0.5 x 7.5 x 9.5 inches
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This book covers the history, spread and influence of Buddhism in a concise clear and complete manner. As a Buddhist I can get lost in the various beliefs and how they relate to Christianity. This book clearly explains the important elements and how they relate to contemporary life. I read every word, and will refer to it when I get lost in the deeper teachings- it will re-focus me.
I loved this book! My daughter brought it home as a text book. I have read a lot of books about Buddhism, but most dive into the teachings, and this book gave a great deal of context, which I really appreciated.
An easy read and simple explanation.
it is interesting st first but failed to elaborate more on the story of how buddhism came about
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