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Product details:
- Edition number 22
- Publisher OUP Oxford
- Date of Publication 28 February 2013
- ISBN 9780199663835
- Binding Paperback
- No. of pages192 pages
- Size 174x114x10 mm
- Weight 139 g
- Language English
- Illustrations 16 black and white halftones and 3 maps 180
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Short description:
In the new edition of this lively and accessible Very Short Introduction to Buddhism, Damien Keown looks at all the distinctive features of the major world faith; examining the development of Buddhist thought over the centuries, its impact on daily life in contemporary society, and the spread of Buddhism throughout the world.
MoreLong description:
Buddhism: A Very Short Introduction introduces the reader to the teachings of the Buddha and to the workings of Buddhism in daily life. Damien Keown looks at the distinctive features of Buddhism, examining who the Buddha was and what his teachings were. By considering how Buddhist thought has developed over the centuries, Keown considers how contemporary dilemmas can be faced from a Buddhist perspective.
In this new edition Keown provides new perspectives on Buddhist thought, including up-to-date material about the evolution of Buddhism throughout Asia, the material culture of Buddhism and its importance, new teachings on the ethics of war and peace, and changes to ethnicity, class, and gender.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
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.
Table of Contents:
List of illustrations
List of maps
Acknowledgements
Note on citations and pronunciation
Buddhism and elephants
The Buddha
Karma and rebirth
The Four Noble Truths
The Mahayana
The spread of Buddhism in Asia
Meditation
Ethics
Buddhism in the West
Timeline
Further Reading
Index
