An Introduction to Buddhism: Teachings, History and Practices (Introduction to Religion)
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| Rating | : | 4.48 (690 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0521676746 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 547 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-05 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Harvey's An Introduction to Buddhism is an admirably lucid, concise, and comprehensive exposition of the historical development and spread of Buddhism." Teaching Philosophy"the most comprehensive and detailed English-language introduction to the entirety of Buddhism in its historical development." Adris"Peter Harvey's Introduction to Buddhism is to be recommended; in its breadth and scope it is without serious rival as an introductory volumeHarvey is to be congratulated on a rounded and sensitive presentation of Buddhist thought and practice." Times Literary Supplement
He is editor of the Buddhist Studies Review. He is author of An Introduction to Buddhist Ethics: Foundations, Values and Issues (Cambridge University Press, 2000) and The Selfless Mind: Personality, Consciousness and Nirvna in Early Buddhism (1995). . Peter Harvey is Emeritus Professor of Buddhist Studies at
"This book is more for studying Buddhism than a how to guide to be a good Buddhist." according to Jennifer Cosgrove. Heavy book about Buddhism. Covers different countries and customs. This book is more for studying Buddhism than a how to guide to be a good Buddhist.. Five Stars Maury Clay Perfect for class.. Academic text This text is used at univeristy to explain the history of Buddhism, not an easy read but useful if you want an indepth review and source of reference. Comprehensive introduction to the Buddhist tradition as it has developed in three major cultural areas in Asia, and to Bud
The volume includes detailed references to scriptures and secondary literature, an updated bibliography, and a section on web resources. Key terms are given in Pali and Sanskrit, and Tibetan words are transliterated in the most easily pronounceable form, making this is a truly accessible account. Extensively revised and fully updated, this new edition draws on recent scholarship in the field, exploring the tensions and continuities between the different forms of Buddhism. This is an ideal coursebook for students of religion, Asian philosophy and Asian studies, and is also a useful reference for readers wanting an overview of Buddhism and its beliefs.. In this new edition of the best-selling Introduction to Buddhism, Peter Harvey provides a comprehensive introduction to the development of the Buddhist tradition in both Asia and the West. Harvey critiques and corrects some common misconceptions and mistranslations, and discusses key concepts that have often been over-simplified and over-generalised