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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292.130321 Sta Illustrated Dictionary of Greek and Roman mythology | 292.211 Gre Greek gods, heroes and monsters. | 292.2114 Sta Conversations with the goddesses | 294 Bud Buddhism | 294 Dub Hindu manners, customs and ceremonies | 294 Ren Hinduism | 294.3 Keo Buddhism : |
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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