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Product Identifiers
PublisherScarecrow Press, Incorporated
ISBN-100810840693
ISBN-139780810840690
eBay Product ID (ePID)102911161
Product Key Features
Edition2
Book TitleTo Z of Buddhism
Number of Pages328 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicBuddhism / History, Buddhism / General (See Also Philosophy / Buddhist), Reference
Publication Year2001
IllustratorYes
GenreReligion
AuthorCharles S. Prebish
Book SeriesThe a to Z Guide Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight16 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2001-031184
TitleLeadingThe
Reviews...[offers] readers a well-designed pronunciation guide, a detailed chronology of Buddhist history, an overview of the Buddhist scriptures, and thoughtful entries on events, persons, places of historical significance, religious institutions, ritual practices, doctrines, missionary movements, and terminology. Highly recommended for all academic and public libraries needing a comprehensive guide to Buddhism., "...[offers] readers a well-designed pronunciation guide, a detailed chronology of Buddhist history, an overview of the Buddhist scriptures, and thoughtful entries on events, persons, places of historical significance, religious institutions, ritual practices, doctrines, missionary movements, and terminology. Highly recommended for all academic and public libraries needing a comprehensive guide to Buddhism." -- Choice Reviews
Dewey Edition21
Series Volume Number1
Dewey Decimal294.3/03
Table Of ContentChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Pronunciation Guide Chapter 3 The Buddhist Scriptures Chapter 4 Chronology Chapter 5 Map Chapter 6 Introduction Chapter 7 THE DICTIONARY Chapter 8 About the Author
SynopsisThis book provides a comprehensive framework for understanding Buddhism as a historically compelling religion., With a history spanning more than two and a half millennia and over 300 million adherents worldwide, Buddhism is one of humankind's most interesting and populous religions. This book provides a comprehensive framework for understanding Buddhism as a historically compelling religion. Because the study of Buddhism is a difficult task, including so many varied cultures, this volume seeks to assist the reader by providing a carefully designed pronunciation guide to Buddhist canonical languages, an overview of the Buddhist scriptures preserved in Pali, Chinese, and Tibetan, a chronology of Buddhist history, a map of the Buddhist world, and an extensive introduction to the history, doctrine, and community life of the religion.
LC Classification NumberBQ130.P73 2001
