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The Illustrated Encyclopedia of BUDDHISM: a Comprehensive Guide to Buddhist History, Philosophy and Practice Magnificently Illustrated with 500 Paintings and Photographs

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The Buddhe, Siddhartha Gautama, lived in India in the 5th century CE. His life and teachings have provided insporation for people aroung the world ever since. With an estimated 350 million adherents, Buddhism is the fifth largest belief system in the world today.rnrnThis book intoduces and explain Buddhist history, philosophy and practice in an informative, accessible style. It is illustrataed throughout with over 500 magnificent photographs of paintings, statues, historical sites, archeological finds, festivals and rituals.rnrnThe history of Buddhism is explered in detail, beginning with the life of the Buddha, This is followed by a chronological and geographical discussion of the dissemination of the religion into new regions right up to the present day, and an examination of Buddhism's interaction with new cultures and ideas. An exploration of core textsand traditions provides insights into the Buddist philosophies of compassion, tolerance and non-violence, as well as key concepts such as karma, samsara and nirvana. rnrnSpecial themed features deal with topics as varied as Buddiest art, ashitecture and symbolism, ethics and political engagement, and the practice of mediation. The story of Buddism is supported by a timeline, naps and a glosary. rnrnThis book is the perfect introduction to Buddism for general readers, and a handy resource for students.

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R 294.3 BUD

Publisher

United Arab Emirates : Lorenz Books., 2009

Collation

258 p.: ill.; 31 cm

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

978-0-7548-1899-1

Classification

Buddhism/Buddha

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Edition

2009

Subject(s)

Buddhism
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