Buddhism: Beliefs and Practices - Couverture souple

Fowler, Merv

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1898723664 ISBN 13 : 9781898723660

Editeur : Sussex Academic Press, 1999

Synopsis

This book begins by posing and answering the question: What is Buddhism? Assuming no previous knowledge, issues such as the legacy of India and the life of the Buddha are discussed. Later sections include: the beliefs and practices of the Mahayana and Theravada schools, with particular emphasis on the four main Mahayana schools of Nichiren, Tibetan, Zen and Pure Land; the Four Noble Truths; the Buddhist councils; rebirth; meditation; festivals; concepts of reality; and yoga. The book ends with a look at the state of Buddhism in the world today and discusses its current popularity. As one commentator has written: New Buddhist groups are springing up like lotus flowers on a hot day. The appeal is due to its undogmatic and open-minded approach which encourages understanding and questioning, and makes Buddhism a prime source for discovering the self within a non-violent tradition.

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À propos de l'auteur

Merv Fowler recently retired as the Head of Philosophy and Religious Studies at the University of Wales, Newport. He has studied in the Middle East and published in the US, Canada, Germany, India and UK. An accomplished writer and storyteller, the author has written for the media and had his works broadcast by the BBC.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Sussex Academic Press
• Date d'édition: 1999
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1898723664
• ISBN 13: 9781898723660
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 227
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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