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Buddhism: The Illustrated Guide

Buddhism: The Illustrated Guide

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Special Attributes: Illustrated

Format: Trade Paperback

Language: English

Publication Year: 2004

 Buddhism: The Illustrated Guide


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Buddhism is a major spiritual and ethical force in the world today--and certainly one of the fastest growing religions in the West. Its compelling insights into human existence offer an ancient and radical alternative to the materialism of the modern age. More and more people are turning to Buddhism to rediscover the human and the spiritual values they find lacking in traditional Western religions. Now, in this strikingly illustrated and authoritative volume, general readers have an illuminating introduction of one of the world's great living faiths. Based on the most recent scholarship,Buddhismprovides a vibrantly written and marvelously illustrated overview of this ancient and yet still vital religion. Each chapter is written by an acknowledged authority in the field. The book describes the origins and historic development of Buddhism as well as current trends. Perhaps most important, it explores the central, unifying principles of a religious and philosophical system that finds expression in an extraordinary diversity of forms, from the elaborate and esoteric rituals of Tantric Buddhism to the rarefied, minimalist refinement of Zen. A major section is devoted to an analysis of the religion's more important sacred writings. And throughout the book, magnificent illustrations capture the sacred art, architecture, daily practices, and symbols inspired by the Buddha and his teaching. Buddhism in the United States has grown dramatically.Buddhism: The Illustrated Guideoffers a wealth of reference information that will deepen one's understanding and appreciation of this ancient Eastern faith.

In this strikingly illustrated and authoritative volume, readers have an introduction to one of the world's greatest living faiths. 200 color photos, maps & drawings.

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ISBN-10 0195173988
ISBN-13 9780195173987

Key Details
Number Of Pages 256 pages
Format Paperback
Publication Date 2004-06-17
Language English
Publisher Oxford University Press, Incorporated

Additional Details
Illustrated Yes

Dimensions
Weight 31.5 Oz
Height 1 In.
Width 9.2 In.
Length 6.9 In.

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Dewey Decimal 294.3
Dewey Edition 21

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Special Attributes: Illustrated

Format: Trade Paperback

Language: English

Publication Year: 2004

 Buddhism: The Illustrated Guide


Detailed item info

Synopsis
Buddhism is a major spiritual and ethical force in the world today--and certainly one of the fastest growing religions in the West. Its compelling insights into human existence offer an ancient and radical alternative to the materialism of the modern age. More and more people are turning to Buddhism to rediscover the human and the spiritual values they find lacking in traditional Western religions. Now, in this strikingly illustrated and authoritative volume, general readers have an illuminating introduction of one of the world's great living faiths. Based on the most recent scholarship,Buddhismprovides a vibrantly written and marvelously illustrated overview of this ancient and yet still vital religion. Each chapter is written by an acknowledged authority in the field. The book describes the origins and historic development of Buddhism as well as current trends. Perhaps most important, it explores the central, unifying principles of a religious and philosophical system that finds expression in an extraordinary diversity of forms, from the elaborate and esoteric rituals of Tantric Buddhism to the rarefied, minimalist refinement of Zen. A major section is devoted to an analysis of the religion's more important sacred writings. And throughout the book, magnificent illustrations capture the sacred art, architecture, daily practices, and symbols inspired by the Buddha and his teaching. Buddhism in the United States has grown dramatically.Buddhism: The Illustrated Guideoffers a wealth of reference information that will deepen one's understanding and appreciation of this ancient Eastern faith.

In this strikingly illustrated and authoritative volume, readers have an introduction to one of the world's greatest living faiths. 200 color photos, maps & drawings.

Product Identifiers
ISBN-10 0195173988
ISBN-13 9780195173987

Key Details
Number Of Pages 256 pages
Format Paperback
Publication Date 2004-06-17
Language English
Publisher Oxford University Press, Incorporated

Additional Details
Illustrated Yes

Dimensions
Weight 31.5 Oz
Height 1 In.
Width 9.2 In.
Length 6.9 In.

Target Audience
Group Trade

Classification Method
Dewey Decimal 294.3
Dewey Edition 21

Contributors



PLEASE CHECK OUT MY OTHER UNIQUE ITEMS...


 


Check out my other items!


International Buyers:


 


We will NOT declare on a US custom form that this is a gift.


 


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Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.


 


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