Buddhist Text Translation Society's Buddhism A to Z

By Ronald B. Epstein

Book Overview

Compiled by a practicing Buddhist scholar, in direct and easy-to-understand language, Buddhism A to Z provides insights for the academic yet is not difficult for a beginner. It includes definition of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0881393533
• ISBN13: 9780881393538
• Release Date: March 2003
• Publisher: Buddhist Text Translation Society
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A highly recommended introductory reference

Buddhism A To Z is an enlightening, 284-page handbook structured in dictionary-like, alphabetical format, and enhanced with 46 full color illustrations. Each entry presents the topic's name in both English and Chinese, and refers to a concept, figure, practice, or other matters related to Buddhism, succinctly defined and conceptualized for readers of all backgrounds. A highly recommended introductory reference, Buddhism From A To Z is a "user friendly" and recommended addition to personal and academic Buddhist Studies reference collections.