The Story of Buddhism
A Concise Guide to Its History & Teachings
HarperCollins · Print & ebook · August 11, 2009
- How and when did the many schools of Buddhism emerge? - How does the historical figure of Siddartha Guatama relate to the many teachings that are presented in his name? - Did Buddhism modify the cultures to which it was introduced, or did they modify Buddhism?
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- Who it’s for
- A compact guide that keeps Buddhism’s history and teachings in clear, readable view.
- Genres
- Buddhist History, Buddhism - General, Buddhist Thought
- Published
- HarperCollins, August 11, 2009
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Leading Buddhist scholar Donald S. Lopez Jr. explores the origins of this 2,500-year-old religion and traces its major developments up to the present, focusing not only on the essential elemenmts common to all schools of Buddhism but also revealing the differences among the major traditions. Beginning with the creation and structure of the Buddhist universe, Lopez explores the life of the Buddha, the core Buddhist tenets, and the development of the monastic life and lay practices. Combining brilliant scholarship with fascinating stories -- contemporary and historical, sometimes miraculous, sometimes humorous -- this rich and absorbing volume presents a fresh and expert history of Buddhism and Buddhist life.
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A compact guide that keeps Buddhism’s history and teachings in clear, readable view.
Come here for
- clear history-and-teachings overview
- usable for practice-minded reading
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- concise, organized explanations
- a steady reference-read pace
Where it sits
| Buddhist History | 78% |
|---|---|
| Buddhism - General | 45% |
| Buddhist Thought | 45% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Religion & Philosophy
- Zen
- Buddhist Thought
- Buddhism - General
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- Buddhist History
- Eastern Religions
- History of Religion
- Spirituality
- Authors
- Donald S. Lopez Jr.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- August 11, 2009
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Religion & Philosophy