Buddhism
Kulananda(Author)
Thorsons (Publisher)
Published on 17. April 2001
Book
Hardback
96 pages
978-0-00-711032-2 (ISBN)
Description
This is an introduction into the growth of modern Buddhism that explains the ideas and beliefs at the heart of Buddhism. By bringing out the essential elements of the religion, the fundamental teachings of Buddhism are give a significance which transcends their historical origins. This book explains in simple terms: who the Buddha was; how to meditate; the main types of Buddhism in the world today.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Illustrations
(Colour photos and integrated line drawings)
Dimensions
Height: 170 mm
Width: 176 mm
Weight
320 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-711032-2 (9780007110322)
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Person
Kulananda has worked with the Friends of the Western Buddhist Order since 1975. Ordained in 1977, he is now a leading member of the Western Buddhist Order and, as a teacher, writer, speaker and organiser, is devoted to creating contexts in which Westerners can practice Buddhism.