Written by a well-respected author and established scholar, Klostermaier's 'Buddhism: A Short Introduction' is a meticulous examination of this ancient and diverse religious tradition. Using jargon-free and accessible language, the author explores not only the origins and development of the Buddhist tradition, but also offers a detailed study of its schools, doctrines and practices. Specific topics include: ¿ Buddhism as a living tradition of both east and west ¿ the Buddhist path to liberation ¿ meditation and education ¿ women in the development and history of Buddhism Introducing all the…mehr
Written by a well-respected author and established scholar, Klostermaier's 'Buddhism: A Short Introduction' is a meticulous examination of this ancient and diverse religious tradition. Using jargon-free and accessible language, the author explores not only the origins and development of the Buddhist tradition, but also offers a detailed study of its schools, doctrines and practices. Specific topics include: ¿ Buddhism as a living tradition of both east and west ¿ the Buddhist path to liberation ¿ meditation and education ¿ women in the development and history of Buddhism Introducing all the major texts, this authoritative study allows the reader to become acquainted with both the intellectual content and the unique flavour of Buddhism and Buddhist writings.
Klaus K. Klostermaier, FRSC, is a renowned expert on Hinduism and its sacred texts. He is University Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Manitoba in Canada. He lived and worked in India for over a decade, studying sources in thir original languages. He is the author of the acclaimed A Survey of Hinduism (SUNY).
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List of figures and tables Preface Introduction PART 1: The 'Three Jewels' of Buddhism 1. The Buddha 2. The Dhamma: Background and Expressions 3. The Content of the Buddha-Dhamma 4. The Sangha PART 2: The Buddhist Past 5. The Way to Nibbana 6. Buddhist Meditation 7. The Bodhisativa Path PART 3: Schools of Buddhism 8. Buddhist Systematic and Polemic 9. Madhyamaka, Yogacara and Tantric Buddhism 10. Conclusion Appendix 1: Buddhist Literature: Primary Sources Appendix 2: English Translations of Buddhist Sources Appendix 3: Chronology Glossary Bibliography Index
List of figures and tables Preface Introduction PART 1: The 'Three Jewels' of Buddhism 1. The Buddha 2. The Dhamma: Background and Expressions 3. The Content of the Buddha-Dhamma 4. The Sangha PART 2: The Buddhist Past 5. The Way to Nibbana 6. Buddhist Meditation 7. The Bodhisativa Path PART 3: Schools of Buddhism 8. Buddhist Systematic and Polemic 9. Madhyamaka, Yogacara and Tantric Buddhism 10. Conclusion Appendix 1: Buddhist Literature: Primary Sources Appendix 2: English Translations of Buddhist Sources Appendix 3: Chronology Glossary Bibliography Index
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