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Buddhism: a very short introduction

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This Very Short Introduction offers readers a superb overview of the teachings of the Buddha, as well as a succinct guide to the integration of Buddhism into daily life. What are the distinctive features of Buddhism? Who was the Buddha, and what are his teachings? Words such as "karma" and "nirvana" have entered our vocabulary, but what do they mean? Damien Keown provides a lively, informative response to these frequently asked questions about Buddhism. As he sheds light into how Buddhist thought developed over the centuries, Keown also highlights how contemporary dilemmas can be faced from a Buddhist perspective.

In the second 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.

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Series Title

A very short introduction

Call Number

290 KEO b

Publisher

London : Oxford University Press., 2013

Collation

158 p. ; ill. ; 17,5 cm

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

9780199663835

Classification

200

Content Type

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Media Type

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Carrier Type

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Edition

Ed. 2

Subject(s)

Religion--Buddhism

Specific Detail Info

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Statement of Responsibility

Damien Keown

Other Information

Level

High School

Book Segment

Reading for pleasure

Reading Level

Independent

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