Buddha and Buddhism

By Maurice Percheron

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• Format: Paperback
• ISBN: B002AE4DZM
• Release Date: January 1957
• Publisher: Harper

Customer Reviews

For the Beginner

There are many introductory works that survey Buddhist beliefs and history, just like this one (and I've reviewed a number of them), so content-wise this one is not unique. Its explanations are concise and aimed clearly at the general reader, which will make some of it seem a bit simplistic to a more knowledgeable person. What makes it stand out, however, is that, of all the introductions, this one makes one of the nicest to give as a gift to someone curious about your own interest in Buddhism. The text is not over-whelming and is broken up by nearly seventy black and white illustrations of Buddhist art and life, making it a non-threatening read. While it may not be the best introduction, it may be one of the better for other practical needs.