Publication
Barnes and Noble (1998), Edition: Later Printing, Hardcover
Call number
History / Snell
ISBN
0760710287 / 9780760710289
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Physical description
340 p.; 25 cm
Description
A comprehensive guide to help the newcomer - or the interested outsider - orientate him or herself to the different schools, concepts, interpretations and organizations which make up the world of Buddhism. The book discusses the basic teachings, the mains schools, the Buddhist world-view, leading Buddhist teachers, Buddhist festivals and meditation.
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Good overview of Buddhism!
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A comprehensive map of Buddhist territory, offering an overview of the core teachings, main traditions, current organizations and important figures. Spelling does a good job of keeping his judgements in check (there's occasional lapses, which give us a glimpse of the personality behind the text). A
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fine piece of scholarship and navigation. Show Less