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"Buddhism, Third Edition tells the story of Buddhism's origins and its development into three major schools of thought - and presents the particular beliefs and practices of those schools of Buddhism that still flourish today. This fascinating volume explores the concept of the """"socially engaged Buddhist,"""" the growth and practice of Buddhism in America, and the recent changes in its caste system. All material in this volume has been revised, updated, and expanded to reflect any changes that have occurred since the last edition. Coverage includes: Introduction to the modern Buddhist world; The life of the Buddha; The spread of Buddhism; The varieties of Buddhism; The literature of Buddhism; The arts and Buddhism; The year in Buddhism; and Buddhism today."

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Author:   Madhu Wangu
Publisher:   Facts On File Inc
Imprint:   Facts On File Inc
Edition:   3rd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.70cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.422kg
ISBN:  

9780816066094

ISBN 10:   0816066094
Pages:   128
Publication Date:   30 October 2006
Recommended Age:   From 11 to 17 years
Audience:   Primary & secondary/elementary & high school ,  Secondary
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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...provide[s] a detailed and quite comprehensive discussion of the religion and its influence on culture and history. - School Library Journal

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