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Author:   Anil Goonewardene
Publisher:   Continuum Publishing Corporation
Imprint:   Continuum Publishing Corporation
Dimensions:   Width: 13.80cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.392kg
ISBN:  

9781441187956

ISBN 10:   1441187952
Pages:   320
Publication Date:   19 August 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Language:   English

Table of Contents

Foreward Preface Introduction Part One - Current Teaching Begins 1. Previous Life (Jataka) Stories 2. Life of Gotama (Sakyamuni) Buddha 3. History and Development 4. Literature Part Two - Teaching (Dhamma, Dharma) 5.Four Noble Truths 6. Three Signs of Being 7. Actions and Results (Kamma and Vipaka) 8. Rebirth , Rebecoming 9. Wheel of Life 10. The Dhammapada Part Three - Practice  11.  Lay Persons' Morality 12. Worship and Veneration 13. Art, Architecture, Artifacts, Symbols 14. Pilgrimage, Festivals and Celebrations 15. Meditation, Mindfulness, Retreats Part Four - Community 16. Ordained Sangha, Lay Persons 17. Arahats, Bodhisattas, Bodhisattvas 18. The Buddha Part Five - Buddhism 19. Past, Present and Future Glossary Appendix I -- Facing Death with A Smile Appendix II - An Interesting case of Rebirth Bibliography Index

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'Written by a Buddhist scholar, brought up in a living Buddhist community, this book outlines with great clarity the fundamental unity of the various schools and traditions of Buddhism and is of equal use to both the Buddhist and the interested reader. It vividly portrays Buddhism's crucial role as a civilizing force.'<br>Dr Desmond Biddulph, Vice-President, The Buddhist Society, London, UK: Chairman, The Buddhist Society Council; Editor, The Middle Way Journal--,

'Written by a Buddhist scholar, brought up in a living Buddhist community, this book outlines with great clarity the fundamental unity of the various schools and traditions of Buddhism and is of equal use to both the Buddhist and the interested reader. It vividly portrays Buddhism's crucial role as a civilizing force.'<br>Dr Desmond Biddulph, Vice-President, The Buddhist Society, London, UK: Chairman, The Buddhist Society Council; Editor, The Middle Way Journal--Dr Desmond Biddulph

Author Information

Anil Goonewardene, Attorney-at-Law (SL), Barrister, has taught for over twenty years at the London Buddhist Vihara's Dhamma School, as well as at the Buddhist Society, London. He has also taught Buddhism at London Metropolitan University, UK, in addition to his main teaching in the Law department, and is the Buddhist Representative on the Religious Council of England and Wales.  Sri Lankan born, Anil makes regular trips to his home country, taking part in radio debates and giving talks on Buddhism.

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