Buddha, A Beginner's Guide - Couverture souple

Asma, Stephen

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1571745955 ISBN 13 : 9781571745958

Editeur : Hampton Roads Publishing Co, 2009

Synopsis

Explains the underlying philosophies of Buddhism, introduces the historical Buddha and discusses the philosophical differences between the Theravada, Madhyamaika, Tantric and Zen forms. Originally published by Writers and Readers in 1998, this is an iconoclastic, illustrated romp through the life of the Buddha - both a credible exploration of his life and teachings and an entertaining introduction to the philosophy of Buddhism. Many Westerners know about the meditation practices of Buddhism, but few understand the Buddha's philosophical teachings. This book puts the teachings (dharma) in their proper context and unravels some of the more dense knots of Buddha's thinking. And it does all this while entertaining the reader with humorous illustrations and pop-culture sensibility. This book, constructed like a graphic novel, cuts through the New Age nonsense that is often mistaken for Buddhism. Asma is perceptive and passionate. BUDDHA FOR BEGINNERS is truly a book that engages the intellect, opens the heart and expands the spirit.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Stephen T. Asma is a professor of philosophy at Columbia College, Chicago, Illinois.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Hampton Roads Publishing Co
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1571745955
• ISBN 13: 9781571745958
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 176
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible