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Author: John Powers
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2013-10-01
Total Pages: 253
ISBN-13: 1780744765
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom 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.
Author: Ian Harris
Publisher: Southwater
Published: 2017-09-07
Total Pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9781846813597
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA detailed introduction to Buddhist philosophy and teachings, history, and Buddhism around the world today.
Author: Ian Harris
Publisher: Illustrated Encyclopedia of
Published: 2009-07
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780754818991
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis richly illustrated book introduces and explains Buddhist history, philosophy and practice, from its very beginnings to the present time. The first two chapters of the book deal with the life of the Buddha and his teachings. The third chapter covers the gradual spread of Buddhism and the interpretation of Buddhist scriptures over time. The fourth chapter deals with the practice of Buddhism today, country by country around the world. The final chapter discusses the major Buddhist schools and the key masters and interpreters within these schools, such as Theravada, Zen, Pure Land and Nichiren.
Author: Anthony C. Thiselton
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2014-10-01
Total Pages: 325
ISBN-13: 1780744781
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCovering thinkers from Plato to Freud, offering detailed explanations of key themes such as evil, and outlining clear definitions of complex ideas like‘the doctrine of analogy,’ this is a comprehensive reference tool for all those studying, or interested in, the philosophy of religion.
Author: Peter Smith
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2013-10-01
Total Pages: 357
ISBN-13: 1780744803
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWritten by a well-known author in the field of Baha'i studies, this is a comprehensive and accessible encyclopedia to the youngest of the world religions. Regarded as the second most widespread faith after Christianity, with adherents in almost every country around the globe, the Baha'i faith is nevertheless unfamiliar to many. here Dr Smith traces the origins and development of the religion from 19th century Iran to the modern day, introducing its central figures and major historical events. combining breadth with a readable yet concise style, he provides a balanced overview of Baha'i scriptures, doctrines and practices, social teachings and organization. This reference work presents a clear and knowledgeable view of a fascinating new religion.
Author: Gert Woerner
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Published: 1994-05-10
Total Pages: 489
ISBN-13: 0877739803
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWith more than four thousand entries and over one hundred illustrations, this encyclopedia offers a complete survey of the four major religious traditions of Asia. It is designed not only for students and scholars but also to help general readers find their way through the thicket of unfamiliar words and concepts that are often encountered today in various fields such as the health professions, psychotherapy, the sciences, and the media. Among the subjects covered are: • Important terms such as chakra, karma, koan, nirvana, tantra, Tao, and yin-yang • The lives and teachings of mystics, philosophers, and masters of meditation • Basic texts and scriptures • Sects and schools of thought • Mythological figures and events In addition, pronunciation tables, a comprehensive bibliography, and a Ch'an/Zen Lineage Chart are provided.
Author: Andrew Skilton
Publisher: Windhorse Publications
Published: 2013-06-14
Total Pages: 276
ISBN-13: 1909314129
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn ideal introduction to the history of Buddhism. Andrew Skilton - a writer on and practitioner of Buddhism - explains the development of the basic concepts of Buddhism during its 2,500 years of history and describes its varied developments in India, Buddhism's homeland, as well as its spread across Asia, from Mongolia to Sri Lanka and from Japan to the Middle East. A fascinating insight into the historical progress of one of the world's great religions.
Author: J. O. Urmson
Publisher: Psychology Press
Published: 1991
Total Pages: 476
ISBN-13: 0415078830
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis fully revised third edition of this Concise Encyclopedia brings it completely up-to-date. Featuring lively and engaging entries by some of the leading philosophers of our age, it is a readable reference work and engaging introduction.
Author: William Stoddart
Publisher: World Wisdom, Inc
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 162
ISBN-13: 1936597268
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn Illustrated Outline of Buddhism is an ideal introduction to the vast and complex field of Buddhism, a world religion with more than a billion followers. In its short format and accessible style, it presents the essential features of the Buddhist religion with a clear yet concise style that is suitable for both the general reader and student of Buddhism. This fully color edition contains 40 color illustrations, including a stunning array of outstanding examples of Buddhist art, architecture, statuary, and calligraphy. Numerous maps, diagrams, and charts are included to illustrate important aspects of Buddhist beliefs and to summarize the different cultural forms and developmental phases of Buddhism. A select bibliography for further reading and a detailed index will also aid the reader.
Author: Gordon Darnell Newby
Publisher:
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 599
ISBN-13: 9786000013080
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis concise reference guide is designed specifically for readers and students who wish to learn more about the world''s fastest-growing religion. Fully illustrated, the encyclopedia contains hundreds of alphabetically arranged entries which give succinct yet authoritative information on everything from the Qur''an and its origins to the role of Islam in the USA.
