With a history spanning more than two and a half millennia and over 300 million adherents worldwide; Buddhism is one of humankind's most interesting and populous religions. This book provides a comprehensive framework for understanding Buddhism as a historically compelling religion. Because the study of Buddhism is a difficult task; including so many varied cultures; this volume seeks to assist the reader by providing a carefully designed pronunciation guide to Buddhist canonical languages; an overview of the Buddhist scriptures preserved in Pali; Chinese; and Tibetan; a chronology of Buddhist history; a map of the Buddhist world; and an extensive introduction to the history; doctrine; and community life of the religion.
#445183 in Books 2016-02-24Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .80 x 6.00l; .0 #File Name: 0809334607282 pages
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