| Author | : Damien Keown |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 1396 |
| Release | : 2013-12-16 |
| Genre | : Reference |
| ISBN | : 1136985956 |
Reflects the current state of scholarship in Buddhist Studies, its entries being written by specialists in many areas, presenting an accurate overview of Buddhist history, thought and practices, most entries having cross-referencing to others and bibliographical references. Contain around 1000 pages and 500,000 words, totalling around 1200 entries.
| Author | : John Powers |
| Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
| Total Pages | : 253 |
| Release | : 2013-10-01 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 1780744765 |
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.
| Author | : Ian Harris |
| Publisher | : Southwater |
| Total Pages | : 256 |
| Release | : 2017-09-07 |
| Genre | : Buddhism |
| ISBN | : 9781846813597 |
A detailed introduction to Buddhist philosophy and teachings, history, and Buddhism around the world today.
| Author | : Ian Harris |
| Publisher | : Illustrated Encyclopedia of |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2009-07 |
| Genre | : Reference |
| ISBN | : 9780754818991 |
This 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 | : Gill Farrer-Halls |
| Publisher | : Quest Books |
| Total Pages | : 204 |
| Release | : 2000 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 9780835607865 |
Provides background information on Buddha and the Four Noble Truths, and describes meditation and Buddhist principles of the Theraveda, Zen, and Tibetan traditions.
| Author | : Ven. Hyewon |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 656 |
| Release | : 2013-12-30 |
| Genre | : Buddhism |
| ISBN | : 9788957463666 |
| Author | : Edward A. Irons |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 634 |
| Release | : 2008 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 9780816054596 |
Presents nearly seven hundred A-to-Z entries relating to Buddhism, including theological concepts, important figures, historical events, institutions, and movements; and includes entries on other religious practices such as Daoism and Confucianism.
| Author | : Helen J. Baroni, Ph.D. |
| Publisher | : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
| Total Pages | : 456 |
| Release | : 2002-01-15 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 9780823922406 |
Over 1,700 alphabetically-arranged entries cover the beliefs, practices, significant movements, organizations, and personalities associated with Zen Buddhism.
| Author | : Gert Woerner |
| Publisher | : Shambhala Publications |
| Total Pages | : 489 |
| Release | : 1994-05-10 |
| Genre | : Philosophy |
| ISBN | : 0877739803 |
With 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.
