| A Concise History of Buddhism Revised 2000 an Edition Contributor(s): Skilton (Sthiramati), Andrew (Author) |
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ISBN: 0904766926 ISBN-13: 9780904766929 Publisher: Windhorse Publications (UK) OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2004 Annotation: An ideal introduction to the history of Buddhism. Andrew Skilton - a writer on and practitioner of Buddhism - explains the development of the basic concepts of Buddhism during its 2,500 years of history and describes its varied developments in India, Buddhism's homeland, as well as its spread across Asia, from Mongolia to Sri Lanka and from Japan to the Middle East. A fascinating insight into the historical progress of one of the world's great religions. .,"an excellent synopsis of current scholarship..."-Alan Sponberg, Professor of Asian Philosophy and Religion, University of Montana |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Buddhism - History - Philosophy | Buddhist |
| Dewey: 294.3 |
| Physical Information: 0.85" H x 6.32" W x 9.28" (0.97 lbs) 272 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Buddhist |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: An ideal introduction to the history of Buddhism. Andrew Skilton - a writer on and practitioner of Buddhism - explains the development of the basic concepts of Buddhism during its 2,500 years of history and describes its varied developments in India, Buddhism's homeland, as well as its spread across Asia, from Mongolia to Sri Lanka and from Japan to the Middle East. A fascinating insight into the historical progress of one of the world's great religions. ..an excellent synopsis of current scholarship...--Alan Sponberg, Professor of Asian Philosophy and Religion, University of Montana |