Buddhism
Published by : George Braziller (New York) Physical details: 256 p.| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode |
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| 200 - 299 | Book Cart | 294 Bud (Browse shelf) | Available | State Grant in Aid | 40033 |
Contents:
Introduction
The Buddha: teacher and ideal
The Dhamma/Dharma: Buddhist principles
The Dhamma/Dharma: Buddhist practices
The Saṅgha: Buddhist monasticism
The Saṅgha: Buddhist society and laity
This book presents the beliefs and practices of Buddhism as expressed in the major writings of the Buddhist tradition. The central insight of Buddhism, its historical development and major variations, are presented at the outset of this volume. From this the reader is led through the vast literature in selections which emphasize the dominant themes of the ideal way of Buddhist life
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