Buddhism : a very short introduction
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Buddhism : a very short introduction
（Very short introductions, 3）
Oxford University Press, 2013
[2nd ed.]
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"First edition published as an Oxford University paperback 1996. Reissued 2000"--T.p. verso
"A very short introduction, fully updated new edition, 2 edition"--Label on cover
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 149-153) and index
Description and Table of Contents
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.
Table of Contents
- List of illustrations
- List of maps
- Acknowledgements
- Note on citations and pronunciation
- 1. Buddhism and elephants
- 2. The Buddha
- 3. Karma and rebirth
- 4. The Four Noble Truths
- 5. The Mahayana
- 6. The spread of Buddhism in Asia
- 7. Meditation
- 8. Ethics
- 9. Buddhism in the West
- Timeline
- Further Reading
- Index
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