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An Introduction to Buddhism Teachings, History and Practices

Paperback • 1990 • English • 1. edition

An Introduction to Buddhism Teachings, History and Practices

By Peter Harvey

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About the book

This book is a comprehensive introduction to Buddhist tradition as it has developed in three major cultural areas in Asia, and to Buddhism as it is now developing in the West. It is intended to be a textbook for students of religious and Asian studies, but it will also be of interest to those who want a general survey of Buddhism and its beliefs. Unlike many other general books about Buddhism, it not only explores the world views of the religion but also attempts to show how Buddhism functions a...Show more

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ISBN

9780521313339

Publisher

Cambridge University Press

Published year

1990

Language

English

Edition

1

Original title

An Introduction to Buddhism Teachings, History and Practices

Format

Paperback

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