The Buddhist Handbook

by John Snelling

Paperback, 1998

Publication

Barnes and Noble (1998), Edition: Later Printing, Hardcover

Call number

History / Snell

Barcode

BK-06608

ISBN

0760710287 / 9780760710289

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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LibraryThing member Scaryguy
Good overview of Buddhism!
LibraryThing member Parthurbook
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.
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½ (30 ratings; 3.7)
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