Buddhism: A Very Short Introduction
Buddhism: A Very Short Introduction
Damien Keown
Very Short Introductions
- Remains one of the most accessible introductions to Buddhism
- Introduces the teachings of the Buddha and the integration of Buddhism into daily life
- Looks at the distinctive features of Buddhism and how it differs from other religions
- Examines how Buddhist thought has developed over the centuries, including the contemporary spread in to Asia
- Part of the best-selling Very Short Introductions series--over five million copies sold worldwide
New to this Edition:
- Incorporates recent new discoveries and new perspectives on Buddhist thought
- Includes up to date material about the spread of Buddhism and historical evolution of buddhism throughout Asia
- Looks at the material culture of Buddhism and its importance
- Incorporates new thinking on the ethics of war and peace, which have become part of a lively debate in recent years
- Updates to the interaction between Buddhism and the West, including topics such as ethnicity, class, and gender
- Updated further reading list including several recent publications
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