The essential guide to Buddhism / edited by Gwendolyn Gillson.
| Other author | Gillson, Gwendolyn, editor. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | London ; New York : Bloomsbury Academic, 2024. |
| Description | xi, 205 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | The essential guides to religion |
| Contents | 1. Introduction to Buddhism / Gwendolyn Gillson -- Part I. The Three Jewels: 2. Buddhist Deities / AW Barber -- 3. Buddhist Scripture / Ronald Green -- 4. Buddhist Monasticism / David Divalerio -- Part II. Practices and Beliefs: 5. Buddhist Meditation / Napakadol Kittisenee -- 6. Buddhist Ritual / Matthew Hayes -- 7. Death and the Afterlife in Buddhism / Alyson Prude -- Part III. Critical Issues: 8. Buddhism and Women / Gurmeet Kaur -- 9. Buddhism and Economics / Courtney Bruntz -- 10. Socially Engaged Buddhism / James Deitrick -- Index. |
| Abstract | "The book covers topics that all students will need to learn about Buddhism, including its rituals and its scriptures, meditation and monasticism, and death and afterlife. The book also includes contemporary issues such as Buddhism and economics and socially engaged Buddhism. Over 70 illustrations are included throughout, and a glossary is provided of key terms and concepts. Each chapter provides suggested further reading"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2023057172 |
| ISBN | 9781350385030 |
| ISBN | 1350385034 |
| ISBN | 9781350385023 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 1350385026 |
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