Buddhism A Cultural Perspectiv

La Fleur, William R.

ISBN 10: 0130847240 / ISBN 13: 9780130847249

Published by Pearson, 1988

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Buddhism A Cultural Perspectiv
• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication Date: 1988
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0130847240
• ISBN 13: 9780130847249
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Acceptable

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Synopsis

This book begins with Buddhism's involvement in the culture and thought of India, and observes its moves into other, very different contexts: China, Southeast Asia, Tibet, Japan, and even the West, to a limited extent. The book accepts the diversity within Buddhism, giving roughly equal treatment to its two major traditions -- the Theravada and the Mahayana. KEY TOPICS: Probes the philosophy and religion of Buddhism and how they relate to cultural traditions.

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This book begins with Buddhism's involvement in the culture and thought of India, and observes its moves into other, very different contexts: China, Southeast Asia, Tibet, Japan, and even the West, to a limited extent. The book accepts the diversity within Buddhism, giving roughly equal treatment to its two major traditions -- the Theravada and the Mahayana. Probes the philosophy and religion of Buddhism and how they relate to cultural traditions.