ISBN: 9780816077441

From Buddhism in Afghanistan to Zen Buddhism--an in-depth overview of this fascinating religion. In approximately 700 A-to-Z entries, Encyclopedia of Buddhism provides easy access to the … Mehr…

From Buddhism in Afghanistan to Zen Buddhism--an in-depth overview of this fascinating religion. In approximately 700 A-to-Z entries, Encyclopedia of Buddhism provides easy access to the terms, concepts, personalities, historical events, institutions, and movements that helped shape the history of Buddhism and the way it is practiced today. Although the primary focus of the encyclopedia is clearly on Buddhism in all its forms, this easy-to-use resource also provides introductions to Daoism, Shinto, Confucianism, and other religious practices in East and Southeast Asia. A comprehensive introduction provides an overview of the tradition, and a chronology, cross-references, further readings, a bibliography, a thorough index, and approximately 60 black-and-white photographs complete this volume. Entries include: Afghanistan, Buddhism in Anatman Angkor Wat Asoka Bodhi tree Buddhas of the past Buddhism in Cambodia Buddhism in the United States Pema Chodron Christian-Buddhist relations Confucian Classics Dalai Lama Daoism in China-Taiwan Eightfold Path Falun Gong Feng shui Hermann Hesse Japan Buddhist Federation Karma Laozi Mandala Nirvana Questions of King Milinda Schools of Chinese Buddhism Shinto Stupa Tea ceremony Theravada Thich Nhat Hanh Traditional Buddhist ethics War and violence Zen Buddhism. Media > Book, [PU: Facts on File]<

ISBN: 9780816077441

From Buddhism in Afghanistan to Zen Buddhism--an in-depth overview of this fascinating religion. In approximately 700 A-to-Z entries, Encyclopedia of Buddhism provides easy access to the … Mehr…

From Buddhism in Afghanistan to Zen Buddhism--an in-depth overview of this fascinating religion. In approximately 700 A-to-Z entries, Encyclopedia of Buddhism provides easy access to the terms, concepts, personalities, historical events, institutions, and movements that helped shape the history of Buddhism and the way it is practiced today. Although the primary focus of the encyclopedia is clearly on Buddhism in all its forms, this easy-to-use resource also provides introductions to Daoism, Shinto, Confucianism, and other religious practices in East and Southeast Asia. A comprehensive introduction provides an overview of the tradition, and a chronology, cross-references, further readings, a bibliography, a thorough index, and approximately 60 black-and-white photographs complete this volume. Entries include: Afghanistan, Buddhism in Anatman Angkor Wat Asoka Bodhi tree Buddhas of the past Buddhism in Cambodia Buddhism in the United States Pema Chodron Christian-Buddhist relations Confucian Classics Dalai Lama Daoism in China-Taiwan Eightfold Path Falun Gong Feng shui Hermann Hesse Japan Buddhist Federation Karma Laozi Mandala Nirvana Questions of King Milinda Schools of Chinese Buddhism Shinto Stupa Tea ceremony Theravada Thich Nhat Hanh Traditional Buddhist ethics War and violence Zen Buddhism. Media >, [PU: Facts on File]<