| Buddhism Contributor(s): Wangu, Madhu Bazaz (Author), O'Brien, Joanne (Editor), Palmer, Martin (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1604131055 ISBN-13: 9781604131055 Publisher: Chelsea House Publications OUR PRICE: $39.60 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2009 Annotation: "Buddhism, Fourth Edition" tells the story of Buddhisms origins and its development into three major schools of thought--and presents the particular beliefs and practices of those schools of Buddhism that still flourish today. This fascinating title explores the concept of the socially engaged Buddhist, the growth and practice of Buddhism in America, and the recent revival of Buddhism in Asia. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Religion - Eastern |
| Dewey: 294.3 |
| LCCN: 2008051265 |
| Series: World Religions (Facts on File) |
| Physical Information: 0.62" H x 7.35" W x 9.57" (1.32 lbs) 144 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Buddhist |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This new fourth edition tells the story of Buddhism's origins and its development into three major schools of thought. It explores the concept of the 'socially enlightened Buddhist'; the growth and practice of Buddhism in America and the recent revival of Buddhism in Asia as well as giving an overall view of the faith. |