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Buddhism: A Very Short Introduction

Paperback • 2013 • English

Buddhism: A Very Short Introduction

By Damien Keown

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About the book

Buddhism: A Very Short Introduction introduces the reader to the teachings of the Buddha and to the workings of Buddhism in daily life. Damien Keown looks at the distinctive features of Buddhism, examining who the Buddha was and what his teachings were. By considering how Buddhist thought has developed over the centuries, Keown considers how contemporary dilemmas can be faced from a Buddhist perspective. In this new edition Keown provides new perspectives on Buddhist thought, including up-to-dat...Show more

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9780199663835

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Published year

2013

Language

English

Original title

Buddhism: A Very Short Introduction

Format

Paperback

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