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Encyclopedia of Buddhism / Robert E. Buswell, Jr., editor in chief.

Medverkande: Materialtyp: TextSerie: Gale eBooksUtgivningsuppgift: New York : Macmillan Reference USA, 2004Beskrivning: 1 online resource (2 volumes (xxxix, 981 pages)) : illustrations (some color), mapsInnehållstyp:
  • text
Medietyp:
  • computer
Bärartyp:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9780028659107
  • 0028659104
Ämnen: DDK-klassifikation:
  • 294.3/03 21
Onlineresurser:
Innehåll:
Preface -- List of articles -- List of contributors -- Synoptic outline of entries -- Maps : the diffusion of Buddhism -- Encyclopedia of Buddhism -- Appendix : timelines of Buddhist history -- Index.
Sammanfattning: This encyclopedia describes the Buddhist world view, basic teachings and practices of Buddhism, as well as its different schools and sects. In addition to containing entries on Buddhist scriptures, art, architecture, divinities, monastic orders, festivals, rites and ceremonies, this 2-vol. set explores the history of Buddhism, the different forms it has taken in different parts of the world, and how Buddhism has blended with other religions.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface -- List of articles -- List of contributors -- Synoptic outline of entries -- Maps : the diffusion of Buddhism -- Encyclopedia of Buddhism -- Appendix : timelines of Buddhist history -- Index.

This encyclopedia describes the Buddhist world view, basic teachings and practices of Buddhism, as well as its different schools and sects. In addition to containing entries on Buddhist scriptures, art, architecture, divinities, monastic orders, festivals, rites and ceremonies, this 2-vol. set explores the history of Buddhism, the different forms it has taken in different parts of the world, and how Buddhism has blended with other religions.

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