Critical Terms for the Study of Buddhism. - LOPEZ, DONALD S. [ED.].
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Over the past century, Buddhism has come to be seen as a world religion, exceeding Christianity in longevity and, according to many, philosophical wisdom. Buddhism has also increasingly been described as strongly ethical, devoted to nonviolence, and dedicated to bringing an end to human suffering. And because it places such a strong emphasis on rational analysis, Buddhism is considered more compatible with science than the other great religions. As such, Buddhism has been embraced in the West, both as an alternative religion and as an alternative to religion. This volume provides a unique introduction to Buddhism by examining categories essential for a nuanced understanding of its traditions. Each of the fifteen essays here shows students how a fundamental term—from art to word—illuminates the practice of Buddhism, both in traditional Buddhist societies and in the realms of modernity. Apart from Buddha, the list of terms in this collection deliberately includes none that are intrinsic to the religion. Instead...
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2005Uitgever: University Of Chicago Press344 paginasTaal: EngelsISBN-10: 0226493156ISBN-13: 9780226493152Koop dit boek tweedehands
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Original publisher's black paperback, pictorial frontcover, 8vo: [iv], 354pp., 16 contributions, notes & references, about the contributors, table of contents. Very fine copy - as new. Volume: Buddhism & Modernity. Chicago-London, University of Chicago Press 2005 [Auteur: LOPEZ, DONALD S. [ED.].] [Jaar: 2005] [Titel: Critical Terms for the Study of Buddhism.]
