Research Catalog

Title

Buddhism : beliefs and practices / Merv Fowler.

Author

Fowler, Merv.

Publication

Brighton, Great Britain ; Portland, OR : Sussex Academic Press, ©1999.

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Details

Description

x, 227 pages; 22 cm

Summary

"This book begins by posing and answering the question: "What is Buddhism?" Assuming no previous knowledge, issues such as the legacy of India and the life of the Buddha are discussed. Later sections include: the beliefs and practices of the Mahayana and Theravada schools, with particular emphasis on the four main Mahayana schools of Nichiren, Tibetan, Zen and Pure Land; the Four Noble Truths; the Buddhist councils; rebirth; meditation; festivals; concepts of reality; and yoga. The book ends with a look at the state of Buddhism in the world today and discusses its current popularity. As one commentator has written: ?New Buddhist groups are springing up like lotus flowers on a hot day.? The appeal is due to its undogmatic and open-minded approach which encourages understanding and questioning, and makes Buddhism a prime source for discovering the ?self? within a non-violent tradition" --

Subjects

• Buddhismus
• Buddhism

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (p. [216]-219) and index.

Contents

Towards enlightenment -- The development of community -- The Theravadin doctrine -- The Mahayana doctrine -- Nichiren -- Tibet: the land of snow -- Zen -- Pure land -- The state of the art.

ISBN

• 1898723664
• 9781898723660

LCCN

99020721

OCLC

• ocm40940049
• 40940049
• SCSB-870011

Owning Institutions

Princeton University Library