Buddhism. An Introduction and Guide,

Lopez, Donald:

ISBN 10: 0713994347 / ISBN 13: 9780713994346

Published by London, Allen Lane,, 2001

About this Item

Original hardcover binding with dust jacket, xi, 286 pages, some pencil markings, otherwise very good condition. Excellent overview. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 550.

Seller Inventory # 29820

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Buddhism. An Introduction and Guide,
• Publisher: London, Allen Lane,
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0713994347
• ISBN 13: 9780713994346
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Sehr gut
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Seller catalogs:
  • Buddhism

About this title

Synopsis

A clear, well written, and informative account of Buddhism's history, and the basic concerns of Buddhists. Many surveys of Buddhism are unsuccessful because they either cater exclusively to specialists, or condescend to the general reader by presenting Buddhism as a kind of self-help alternative. Lopez presents Buddhism as a religion with a history, to which ordinary people have turned for the means to confront, control or even escape the exigencies of life. The emphasis is on actual lived practice, and the book is full of Buddhist stories: sometimes miraculous, sometimes humourous. Chapter include: The Universe; The Buddha; The Dharma (Buddhist doctrine); Monastic Life; Lay Practice; Enlightenment.

About the Author

Donald S. Lopez is Professor of Buddhist and Tibetan Studies at the University of Michigan, USA. He has published many books on various aspects of Buddhism, and is one of the best-known experts on the subject.