Mahayana Buddhism

By Beatrice Suzuki

Book Overview

In this outline, the author confines herself to the teachings of Mahayana Buddhism, which accepts many of the doctrines found in all forms of Buddhism. Mahayana accepts many of these doctrines but... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0044405944
• ISBN13: 9780044405948
• Release Date: January 1991
• Publisher: Unwin Hyman
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A clear explination!

I'll keep it short. This book is the best book I have read on the basic concept of Mahayana Buddhism. It is not commercial nor does it force itself on you. It's simply clear and easy to comprehend if you have a basic understanding of Buddhism. I highly recommend it.

Best Introduction to Mahayana Tradition in English

I first read this book in 1969; nearly four decades later, it remains my favorite introduction to Mahayana Buddhism. Beatrice Suzuki had a skill too many other Buddhist authors lack: the ability to explain Buddhist concepts clearly in English. If you're new to Buddhism, start here before launching into the blisteringly jargon-laden books more typical of this genre.

clear descriptions

a clearly written overview that goes nicely with the works of Alan Watts. This work explains the many facets of Mahayana Buddhism and how it relates to the others.