A Concise Encyclopedia Of Early Buddhist Philosophy
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A Concise Encyclopedia of Buddhism
| Author | : John Powers |
| Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
| Total Pages | : 253 |
| Release | : 2013-10-01 |
| Genre | : 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.
The Encyclopedia of Eastern Philosophy and Religion
| Author | : Gert Woerner |
| Publisher | : Shambhala Publications |
| Total Pages | : 489 |
| Release | : 1994-05-10 |
| Genre | : 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.
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Buddhist Wisdom
| Author | : Gill Farrer-Halls |
| Publisher | : Quest Books |
| Total Pages | : 204 |
| Release | : 2000 |
| Genre | : 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.
Encyclopedia of Buddhism
| Author | : Damien Keown |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 1396 |
| Release | : 2013-12-16 |
| Genre | : Reference |
| ISBN | : 1136985956 |
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.
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Buddhism
| Author | : Ian Harris |
| Publisher | : Illustrated Encyclopedia of |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2009-07 |
| Genre | : 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.
Collected Wheel Publications Volume XV
| Author | : Various Authors |
| Publisher | : Buddhist Publication Society |
| Total Pages | : 412 |
| Release | : 2012-12-01 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 9552403693 |
This book contains fifteen numbers of the renowned Wheel Publication series, dealing with various aspects of the Buddha’s teaching. Wheel Publication No. 216: The Buddhist Attitude to Other Religions by K. N. Jayatilleke; 217-220: An Analysis of the Pali Canon by Russell Webb; 221-224: Kamma and Its Fruit by Leonard A. Bullen, Nina van Gorkom,Bhikkhu Nanajivako, Nyanaponika Thera,Francis Story; 225: Buddhism and Sex by M. O'C. Walshe; 226-230: A Technique of Living by Leonard A. Bullen;
A Concise Encyclopedia of the Philosophy of Religion
| Author | : Anthony C. Thiselton |
| Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
| Total Pages | : 325 |
| Release | : 2014-10-01 |
| Genre | : 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.
An Illustrated Outline of Buddhism
| Author | : William Stoddart |
| Publisher | : World Wisdom, Inc |
| Total Pages | : 162 |
| Release | : 2013 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 1936597268 |
An Illustrated Outline of Buddhism is an ideal introduction to the vast and complex field of Buddhism, a world religion with more than a billion followers. In its short format and accessible style, it presents the essential features of the Buddhist religion with a clear yet concise style that is suitable for both the general reader and student of Buddhism. This fully color edition contains 40 color illustrations, including a stunning array of outstanding examples of Buddhist art, architecture, statuary, and calligraphy. Numerous maps, diagrams, and charts are included to illustrate important aspects of Buddhist beliefs and to summarize the different cultural forms and developmental phases of Buddhism. A select bibliography for further reading and a detailed index will also aid the reader.
World Philosophies
| Author | : Ninian Smart |
| Publisher | : Psychology Press |
| Total Pages | : 470 |
| Release | : 1999 |
| Genre | : Philosophy |
| ISBN | : 9780415184663 |
World Philosophiesis a comprehensive survey of the world's philosophical and religious traditions by one of our foremost religious thinkers. Ninian Smart discusses notable figures such as Plato and Kierkegaard in the West, the Buddha and Mao Zedong in Asia, Tempels and Knibanga in Africa, and Rodo and Royce in America. Covering a wide range of topics including Indian ideas of testimony and evidence, Chinese notions of moral development, Buddhist concepts of cosmology and Latin American critiques of materialism, Smart sheds new light on the astonishing diversity of philosophies that have developed throughout history.
