Buddhism: A Very Short Introduction - Couverture souple

Keown, Damien

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0192853864 ISBN 13 : 9780192853868

Editeur : Oxford Paperbacks, 2000

Synopsis

This Very Short Introduction introduces the reader to the teachings of the Buddha and to the integration of Buddhism into daily life. What are the distinctive features of Buddhism? Who was the Buddha, and what are his teachings? How has Buddhist thought developed over the centuries, and how can contemporary dilemmas be faced from a Buddhist perspective? Words such as 'karma' and 'nirvana' have entered our vocabulary, but what do they mean? Damien Keown's book provides a lively, informative response to these frequently asked questions about Buddhism.

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur

Damien Keown is Emeritus Professor of Buddhist Ethics at Goldsmiths College, London. He is Founding co-editor of the Journal of Buddhist Ethics and a Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society. He is also the author of Buddhist Ethics: A Very Short Introduction (2005) and co-editor of Encyclopaedia of Buddhism (Routledge, 2007). He is now retried.

Revue de presse

Keown's skill in explaining complex ideas and the book's clarity of structure and style ensure that it will retain the respect of scholars and students. In short, the book is a very worthwhile read. (Naomi Appleton, The Expository Times)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxford Paperbacks
• Date d'édition: 2000
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0192853864
• ISBN 13: 9780192853868
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 160
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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