Buddhism
(Everything you need to know)
1st Edition
Published on 1. January 2009
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-0-415-45155-0 (ISBN)
Description
This fresh and lively text is the perfect short introduction to Buddhism for beginners and students of this fascinating religion. Beginning with the life of the Buddha, it then introduces the key concepts and beliefs underlying each of the three major strands: Early Buddhism (including Theravada), Mahayana and Vajrayana. Readers will find here information on everything from the Four Noble Truths to the Lotus Sutra, and from the Diamond Way to sexual yoga and working with inner energy. Scherer's approach to each tradition is balanced and impartial. With its special focus on Buddhist psychology and spirituality, the book is also invaluable reading for Buddhist groups.
Reviews / Votes
'I am delighted to know that Burkhard Scherer has written a concise historical introduction to Buddhism that gives a clear account of who the Buddha was, what he taught and how that doctrine and the community that followed it developed and grew. I have no doubt that readers interested to know more about Buddhism will find much to intrigue them here.'The Dalai Lama 'I am delighted to know that Burkhard Scherer has written a concise historical introduction to Buddhism that gives a clear account of who the Buddha was, what he taught and how that doctrine and the community that followed it developed and grew. I have no doubt that readers interested to know more about Buddhism will find much to intrigue them here.' - The Dalai Lama
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-415-45155-0 (9780415451550)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Canterbury Christchurch University, UK
Content
Preface On the transliteration of Indian terms Acknowledgements 1. The Buddha 2. Hinayana: The first Turning of the Wheel 3. Mahayana: The Second Turning of the Wheel 4. Vajrayana - the Third Turning of the Wheel Epilog: Buddhism in the West - Buddhism for the West Appendix: Tables Chronology of Buddhism Literature Index Addresses of Buddhist Groups