Charles S. Prebish, Damien Keown:Enzyklopädie des Buddhismus von Damien Keown (englisch) Taschenbuch Buch
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By Damien Keown, Charles S. Prebish. As such, it is an indispensable tool for students, teachers, and researchers from a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds, as well as to the general reader.The Encyclopedia is characterized by its wide range of contents, primary sources, and both the depth and quality of its entries. The Nile on eBay FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Encyclopedia of Buddhism by Damien Keown, Charles S. Prebish Characterized by its wide range of contents, primary sources, and the depth and quality of its entries, the Routledge Encyclopedia of Buddhism is a complete one-volume reference source, documenting the history, doctrines, schools, rituals, sacred places, concepts and globalization of the Buddhist tradition. FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description 'It is an excellent advocate for both reference publishing and for the belief system it represents' - Reference Reviews'This work is a crucial source for specialists...Highly recommended' - G. J. Reece, American University, ChoiceThe Routledge Encyclopedia of Buddhism is a complete up-to-date one-volume desk reference, documenting the history, doctrines, schools, rituals, sacred places, basic ideas and concepts, and globalization of the entire Buddhist tradition. In addition, it provides bibliographic references to the leading scholarship by scholar from around the world. As such, it is an indispensable tool for students, teachers, and researchers from a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds, as well as to the general reader.The Encyclopedia is characterized by its wide range of contents, primary sources, and both the depth and quality of its entries. It allows its readers to quickly access information on all topics included in the volume. It covers the study of Buddhism, Buddhist canons and literature, Buddha, Dharma, Sangha, Nikaya Buddhism, Mahayana Buddhism, Vajrayana Buddhism, Buddhist meditational systems, sacred places in Buddhism, practices and rituals, biographies of famous Buddhists (including ideal types), Buddhist ethics, Buddhist art(s), engaged Buddhism, Buddhism and technology, women in Buddhism, Buddhism in India, South and Southeast Asia, Tibet, China, Korea, Japan, and Buddhism in the Western World.All readers of the Encyclopedia will benefit from a scholarly but readable work that lends itself to being approached from almost any starting point, and guides the reader to an increased knowledge of Buddhism through very easy access to all relevant materials. Back Cover 'It is an excellent advocate for both reference publishing and for the belief system it represents' - Reference Reviews'This work is a crucial source for specialists...Highly recommended' - G. J. Reece, American University, ChoiceThe Routledge Encyclopedia of Buddhism is a complete up-to-date one-volume desk reference, documenting the history, doctrines, schools, rituals, sacred places, basic ideas and concepts, and globalization of the entire Buddhist tradition. In addition, it provides bibliographic references to the leading scholarship by scholar from around the world. As such, it is an indispensable tool for students, teachers, and researchers from a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds, as well as to the general reader.The Encyclopedia is characterized by its wide range of contents, primary sources, and both the depth and quality of its entries. It allows its readers to quickly access information on all topics included in the volume.It covers the study of Buddhism, Buddhist canons and literature, Buddha, Dharma, Sangha, Nikaya Buddhism, Mahayana Buddhism, Vajrayana Buddhism, Buddhist meditational systems, sacred places in Buddhism, practices and rituals, biographies of famous Buddhists (including ideal types), Buddhist ethics, Buddhist art(s), engaged Buddhism, Buddhism and technology, women in Buddhism, Buddhism in India, South and Southeast Asia, Tibet, China, Korea, Japan, and Buddhism in the Western World.All readers of the Encyclopedia will benefit from a scholarly but readable work that lends itself to being approached from almost any starting point, and guides the reader to an increased knowledge of Buddhism through very easy access to all relevant materials. Author Biography Goldsmiths College, University of London, UK Utah State University, USA Table of Contents ACADEMIC STUDY OF BUDDHISM BIOGRAPHIES OF FAMOUS BUDDHISTS AND IDEAL BUDDHA BUDDHISM AND TECHNOLOGY BUDDHISM AND THE MODERN WORLD BUDDHISM IN CHINA BUDDHISM IN INDIA BUDDHISM IN JAPAN BUDDHISM IN KOREA BUDDHISM IN SOUTH AND SOUTHEAST ASIA BUDDHISM IN TIBET BUDDHIST ART(S) BUDDHIST CANONS AND LITERATURE BUDDHIST ETHICS BUDDHIST MEDITATIONAL SYSTEMS DHARMA MAHAYANA BUDDHISM NIKAYA BUDDHISM PRACTICES AND RITUALS SACRED PLACES IN BUDDHISM SANGHA SOCIALLY ENGAGED BUDDHISM VAJRAYANA BUDDHISM WOMEN IN BUDDHISM Review 'This work is a crucial source for specialists... Highly recommended.' --G.J. Reece, American University, Choice'It's English-lanuguage approach acknowledges the global impact Buddism has had in recent decades, so it is an excellent advocate for both reference publishing and for the belief system it represents. An extensive list of further reading at the end provides a good basis for research. There is also a comprehensive analytical index' -- Reference Reviews'It is an excellent advocate for both reference publishing and for the belief system it represents.' - Reference Reviews'This work is a crucial source for specialists... Highly recommended.' --G.J. Reece, American University, Choice'It's English-lanuguage approach acknowledges the global impact Buddism has had in recent decades, so it is an excellent advocate for both reference publishing and for the belief system it represents. An extensive list of further reading at the end provides a good basis for research. There is also a comprehensive analytical index' -- Reference ReviewsI highly recommend Encyclopedia of Buddhism for purchase by university and seminary libraries. This encyclopedia would be very useful both to those with little or no knowledge of Buddhism and to those who know more about the religion. This book comes as close as possible to meeting its aim of providing an all-encompassing single-volume reference source. -- Christine Pesche, Theological Librarianship Details ISBN0415556244 Short Title ENCY OF BUDDHISM Language English ISBN-10 0415556244 ISBN-13 9780415556248 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 294.303 Year 2009 Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by Damien Keown Illustrations Yes Author Charles S. Prebish Affiliation Utah State University, USA Publication Date 2009-08-25 UK Release Date 2009-08-25 AU Release Date 2009-08-25 NZ Release Date 2009-08-25 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Alternative 9780415314145 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Pages 952 We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENTPeace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:23159368; , Neu, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], ISBN-13: 9780415556248, Book Title: Encyclopedia of Buddhism, Publication Year: 2009, Type: Textbook, Format: Paperback, Language: English, Publication Name: Encyclopedia of Buddhism, Item Height: 246mm, Item Width: 174mm, Subject: Medicine, Biology, Item Weight: 1565g, Number of Pages: 924 Pages, Taylor & Francis LTD<
