Brief Introduction to Buddhism
Partridge, Christopher (EDT); Dowley, Timothy (EDT)
ISBN 10: 150645030X ISBN 13: 9781506450308
Published by Fortress Press, 2018
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This brief introduction to Buddhism is designed to help readers understand this important religious tradition. 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.It is ideal for courses on Buddhism and Asian religions and will be a useful, concise reference for all readers eager to know more about this important religious tradition and its place in our contemporary world.
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Christopher Partridge is professor of religion at Lancaster University.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Brief Introduction to Buddhism
Publisher: Fortress Press
Publication Date: 2018
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New