Author : John Powers
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 29,12 MB
Release : 2013-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1780744765
From the teachings of the early masters to the growth of the tradition in the West, this authoritative new reference tool contains over 900 entries supplying information on all the key doctrines, practices, and figures central to Buddhism.
Author : Ian Harris
Publisher : Illustrated Encyclopedia of
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 35,21 MB
Release : 2009-07
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780754818991
This richly illustrated book introduces and explains Buddhist history, philosophy and practice, from its very beginnings to the present time. The first two chapters of the book deal with the life of the Buddha and his teachings. The third chapter covers the gradual spread of Buddhism and the interpretation of Buddhist scriptures over time. The fourth chapter deals with the practice of Buddhism today, country by country around the world. The final chapter discusses the major Buddhist schools and the key masters and interpreters within these schools, such as Theravada, Zen, Pure Land and Nichiren.
Author : Ian Harris
Publisher : Southwater
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 26,15 MB
Release : 2017-09-07
Category : Buddhism
ISBN : 9781846813597
A detailed introduction to Buddhist philosophy and teachings, history, and Buddhism around the world today.
Author : Damien Keown
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 953 pages
File Size : 16,39 MB
Release : 2013-12-16
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1136985883
Reflects the current state of scholarship in Buddhist Studies, its entries being written by specialists in many areas, presenting an accurate overview of Buddhist history, thought and practices, most entries having cross-referencing to others and bibliographical references. Contain around 1000 pages and 500,000 words, totalling around 1200 entries.
Author : Anthony C. Thiselton
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 18,68 MB
Release : 2014-10-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1780744781
Covering thinkers from Plato to Freud, offering detailed explanations of key themes such as evil, and outlining clear definitions of complex ideas like‘the doctrine of analogy,’ this is a comprehensive reference tool for all those studying, or interested in, the philosophy of religion.
Author : Peter Smith
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 16,57 MB
Release : 2013-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1780744803
Written by a well-known author in the field of Baha'i studies, this is a comprehensive and accessible encyclopedia to the youngest of the world religions. Regarded as the second most widespread faith after Christianity, with adherents in almost every country around the globe, the Baha'i faith is nevertheless unfamiliar to many. here Dr Smith traces the origins and development of the religion from 19th century Iran to the modern day, introducing its central figures and major historical events. combining breadth with a readable yet concise style, he provides a balanced overview of Baha'i scriptures, doctrines and practices, social teachings and organization. This reference work presents a clear and knowledgeable view of a fascinating new religion.
Author : Robert E. Buswell
Publisher : Macmillan Reference USA
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 15,57 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780028657202
Online version of the 2-volume Encyclopedia of Buddhism, published by Macmillan.
Author : Gert Woerner
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 489 pages
File Size : 17,72 MB
Release : 1994-05-10
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0877739803
With more than four thousand entries and over one hundred illustrations, this encyclopedia offers a complete survey of the four major religious traditions of Asia. It is designed not only for students and scholars but also to help general readers find their way through the thicket of unfamiliar words and concepts that are often encountered today in various fields such as the health professions, psychotherapy, the sciences, and the media. Among the subjects covered are: • Important terms such as chakra, karma, koan, nirvana, tantra, Tao, and yin-yang • The lives and teachings of mystics, philosophers, and masters of meditation • Basic texts and scriptures • Sects and schools of thought • Mythological figures and events In addition, pronunciation tables, a comprehensive bibliography, and a Ch'an/Zen Lineage Chart are provided.
Author : Gill Farrer-Halls
Publisher : Quest Books
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 43,71 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780835607865
Provides background information on Buddha and the Four Noble Truths, and describes meditation and Buddhist principles of the Theraveda, Zen, and Tibetan traditions.
Author : Ingrid Fischer-Schreiber
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 15,72 MB
Release : 2010-05-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1590308085
With over fifteen hundred entries and forty-six illustrations, A Concise Dictionary of Buddhism and Zen is the most complete compact reference work of its kind available in the English language. It is designed not only for students and meditators but also as a tool to help familiarize all readers with Buddhist terms and concepts—such as chakra, karma, koan, nirvana, and tantra—that are encountered with increasing regularity in the literature of a wide range of fields today. The lives and teachings of important philosophers and meditation masters, the variety of practices, the basic texts and scriptures, and the range of sects and schools of thought are among the subjects covered. Pronunciation tables, a comprehensive bibliography, and a Ch’an/Zen lineage chart are also provided.
