Buddhism: A Short Introduction

by Klostermaier, Klaus K. Klostermaier, Klaus K. and Klaus K. Klostermaier

Book Overview

This short introduction to Indian Buddhism provides a general overview as well as some in-depth treatment of issues central to Indian Buddhism. It is text based, introducing the reader to some of the most important textual sources of Buddhism. It is divided into three parts which are subdivided into a varying number of chapters. Part I deals with the basics of Buddhism, the proverbial 'Three Jewels': the Buddha, the Dharma and the Sangha. In that...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1851681868
• ISBN13: 9781851681860
• Release Date: July 1999
• Publisher: ONEWorld Publications
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.8" x 8.8"