Unmasking Buddhism

by Bernard Faure

Book Overview

UNMASKING BUDDHISM

Can we talk of Buddhism as a unified religion or are there many Buddhisms? Is Buddhism a religion of tolerance and pacifism as many people think? Is Buddhism a religion without god(s)? Or is it more of a philosophy than a religion? Renowned Buddhist scholar Bernard Faure answers these and other questions about the basic history, beliefs and nature of Buddhism in easy-to-understand language. It is an ideal introduction...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1405180641
• ISBN13: 9781405180641
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.3" x 7.2"