Product Description

Explaining the key teachings and historical development of Buddhism, this student-friendly introduction contains chapters on Engaged Buddhism, Buddhist and War, Buddhism in the Western World and Meditation.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #45226 in Books
• Published on: 2006-06-26
• Original language: German
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 299 pages

Review
'An up-to-date textbook for beginners as well as advanced students of Buddhism. Its clear structure helps beginners getting oriented in the complex field of Buddhism, and its respective chapters are rich in detailed information for students who already have some basic knowledge. Instructors and students alike will appreciate its didactic tools. I have used this book in my classes, with great success.' - "Oliver Freiberger, University of Texas at Austin"

Review

'An up-to-date textbook for beginners as well as advanced students of Buddhism. Its clear structure helps beginners getting oriented in the complex field of Buddhism, and its respective chapters are rich in detailed information for students who already have some basic knowledge. Instructors and students alike will appreciate its didactic tools. I have used this book in my classes, with great success.' -  Oliver Freiberger, University of Texas at Austin, USA

Synopsis
"Introducing Buddhism" is the ideal resource for all students beginning the study of this fascinating religion. Damien Keown and Charles S. Prebish, two of today's leading Buddhist scholars, explain the key teachings of Buddhism, and trace the historical development and spread of the religion from its beginnings down to the present day. A chapter is devoted to each of the major regions where Buddhism has flourished: India, South East Asia, East Asia and Tibet. In addition to this regional focus, the introduction takes contemporary concerns into account, covering important and relevant topics such as Engaged Buddhism, Buddhist Ethics and Buddhism and the Western World, as well as a chapter devoted to Meditation. "Introducing Buddhism" also includes illustrations, lively quotations from original sources, learning goals, summary boxes, questions for discussion, and suggestions for further reading, to aid study and revision.