Encyclopedia Of Buddhism

Author : Damien Keown
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136985956
Total Pages : 1396 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Buddhism written by Damien Keown and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-12-16 with total page 1396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
ISBN 13 : 1780744765
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Concise Encyclopedia of Buddhism written by John Powers and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Damien Keown
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136985883
Total Pages : 953 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Buddhism written by Damien Keown and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-12-16 with total page 953 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Ian Harris
Publisher : Illustrated Encyclopedia of
ISBN 13 : 9780754818991
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Buddhism written by Ian Harris and published by Illustrated Encyclopedia of. This book was released on 2009-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
ISBN 13 : 9780835607865
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Buddhist Wisdom written by Gill Farrer-Halls and published by Quest Books. This book was released on 2000 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides background information on Buddha and the Four Noble Truths, and describes meditation and Buddhist principles of the Theraveda, Zen, and Tibetan traditions.

Author : Helen J. Baroni, Ph.D.
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 9780823922406
Total Pages : 456 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Zen Buddhism written by Helen J. Baroni, Ph.D. and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2002-01-15 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 1,700 alphabetically-arranged entries cover the beliefs, practices, significant movements, organizations, and personalities associated with Zen Buddhism.

Author : Edward A. Irons
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780816054596
Total Pages : 634 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Buddhism written by Edward A. Irons and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 634 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Ven. Hyewon
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9788957463666
Total Pages : 656 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Encyclopedia of Korean Buddhism written by Ven. Hyewon and published by . This book was released on 2013-12-30 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Gert Woerner
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
ISBN 13 : 0877739803
Total Pages : 489 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Eastern Philosophy and Religion written by Gert Woerner and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 1994-05-10 with total page 489 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Robert E. Buswell
Publisher : Macmillan Reference USA
ISBN 13 : 9780028657202
Total Pages : 528 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Buddhism written by Robert E. Buswell and published by Macmillan Reference USA. This book was released on 2004 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Online version of the 2-volume Encyclopedia of Buddhism, published by Macmillan.