
Buddhism
Flame Tree Publishing
Published on 7. September 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-1-84451-518-9 (ISBN)
Description
After originating in India around the fifth century BC and spreading throughout Asia, Buddhism is now a major world religion attracting more and more followers. This beautifully illustrated title - part of a new series celebrating philosophies and civilizations of the world - explores the enlightened message of Buddhism, from Theravada and Mahayana, to Tibetan and Zen.
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Series
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
170 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 170 mm
Width: 160 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-84451-518-9 (9781844515189)
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John Bowman has been a practising Buddhist for over 20 years. As well as
contributing to many books and journals on Buddhism, he has also
lectured in psychology. He is currently living in Sri Lanka.
Diane and Jon Sutherland are professional writers. They have written a wide variety of titles, spanning household hints, travel, children's, true crime, the paranormal, military history and education. They have won several literary prizes, including New York Libraries' Best of Reference and Booklist Editors' Choice Award.
contributing to many books and journals on Buddhism, he has also
lectured in psychology. He is currently living in Sri Lanka.
Diane and Jon Sutherland are professional writers. They have written a wide variety of titles, spanning household hints, travel, children's, true crime, the paranormal, military history and education. They have won several literary prizes, including New York Libraries' Best of Reference and Booklist Editors' Choice Award.