ePub Rediscovering the Buddha: The Legends and Their Interpretations by Hans H Penner in History

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Building upon its already strong foundation; the third edition of World Religions: Eastern Traditions provides students with a thorough and in-depth survey of Hinduism; Sikhism; Buddhism; Jainism; and Chinese; Korean; and Japanese religions. Featuring work from renowned contributors; this rich and descriptive text discusses the historical basis for the religious traditions; shows how they have developed over time; and explains how they are now situated in the contemporary world. Ideal for courses in Asian religions and comparative religions; World Religions: Eastern Traditions; Third Edition; combines a historically descriptive perspective with a spirit of sympathetic fascination.