The Buddhist Handbook: A Complete Guide to Buddhist Teaching and Practice - Couverture souple

Snelling, John

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0712698612 ISBN 13 : 9780712698610

Editeur : Rider & Co, 1992

Synopsis

A comprehensive guide to help the newcomer - or the interested outsider - orientate him or herself to the different schools, concepts, interpretations and organizations which make up the world of Buddhism. The book discusses the basic teachings, the mains schools, the Buddhist world-view, leading Buddhist teachers, Buddhist festivals and meditation. John Snelling was the General Secretary of the Buddhist Society fom 1980-1984, and also editor of the society's journal, "The Middle Way".

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The most comprehensive guide to Buddhism and its exponents in the Western world--with fully updated information on Buddhist organizations around the world.

• A Who's Who of contemporary teachers, writers, and practitioners.

• Provides thorough summaries of all major Buddhist traditions around the world.

• An excellent introduction to the fastest-growing religion in the West.

Newly revised and updated, The Buddhist Handbook is the definitive guide to the complete panorama of Buddhist teaching, practice, schools, and history. The fastest-growing religion in the West, Buddhism includes numerous traditions within its scope. The Buddhist Handbook provides a comprehensive and nonsectarian survey of these traditions and their contemporary exponents throughout the world, providing necessary information for those who wish to explore the various traditions thoroughly and find the one best-suited to their needs. For those already practicing in a particular school of Buddhism, it offers illuminating insight into the teachings of other schools, as well as a Who's Who of contemporary teachers, writers, and practitioners.

The far-reaching range of this book includes chapters on the westward migration of Buddhist thought, contemporary Buddhist activities in North America and around the world, the relationship between Buddhism and psychotherapy, Buddhism and social action, and the role of women in Buddhism. Updated to include the most recent information about developments in Buddhism throughout the world, The Buddhist Handbook remains an essential work for the library of every aspiring Buddhist.

Revue de presse

"An invaluable nonsectarian map to the complex terrain of Buddhist philosophy, history, and practice." (Yoga Journal)

“The perfect volume for a Western Buddhist to hand to a friend who asks, ‘What is Buddhism, anyway?’ Snelling is a fine writer: his prose is clear and readable, infused with intelligence and humor. This gives The Buddhist Handbook a significant advantage over many books about Buddhism, which can tend to be abstract and dryly scholarly.” (American Bookseller)

“A useful and valuable guide. In a concise and readable style, it provides a foundation for discriminating among the range of authentic but different teachings being presented in the West today.” (Shambhala Sun)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Rider & Co
• Date d'édition: 1992
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0712698612
• ISBN 13: 9780712698610
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 373
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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