Buddhism: a Very Short Introduction
2nd Edition
Oxford University Press · Print & ebook · March 14, 2013
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- Who it’s for
- Explore how Buddhist teachings developed and how they speak to life today.
- Genres
- Buddhism - General, Buddhist Thought, Buddhist History
- Published
- Oxford University Press, March 14, 2013
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Buddhism: A Very Short Introduction introduces the reader to the teachings of the Buddha and to the workings of Buddhism in daily life. Damien Keown looks at the distinctive features of Buddhism, examining who the Buddha was and what his teachings were. By considering how Buddhist thought has developed over the centuries, Keown considers how contemporary dilemmas can be faced from a Buddhist perspective.
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In this new edition Keown provides new perspectives on Buddhist thought, including up-to-date material about the evolution of Buddhism throughout Asia, the material culture of Buddhism and its importance, new teachings on the ethics of war and peace, and changes to ethnicity, class, and gender.
Thought in Practice
Explore how Buddhist teachings developed and how they speak to life today.
Come here for
- Buddhist teachings alongside their place in daily life
- A view of Buddhist thought across history and contemporary dilemmas
Expect
- Connections between Buddhist thought, ethics, and daily life
- Attention to Buddhism’s history, material culture, and social change
Where it sits
| Buddhism - General | 99% |
|---|---|
| Buddhist Thought | 40% |
| Buddhist History | 33% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Religion & Spirituality
- Authors
- Damien Keown
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Published
- March 14, 2013
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Religion & Spirituality