Buddhism: A Cultural Perspective

La Fleur, William R.

ISBN 10: 0130847240 / ISBN 13: 9780130847249

Published by Pearson (edition 1), 1988

About this Item

It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Buddhism: A Cultural Perspective
• Publisher: Pearson (edition 1)
• Publication Date: 1988
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0130847240
• ISBN 13: 9780130847249
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1.
• Condition: Very Good

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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.

From the Back Cover

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.