The Buddhist Handbook: A Complete Guide to Buddhist Schools, Teaching, Practice, and History

Snelling, John

ISBN 10: 0892813199 / ISBN 13: 9780892813193

Published by Inner Traditions, 1992

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Buddhist Handbook: A Complete Guide to Buddhist Schools, Teaching, Practice, and History
• Publisher: Inner Traditions
• Publication Date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0892813199
• ISBN 13: 9780892813193
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Explains all aspects of this ancient religion, from the early history, world view, meditation practices, and festivals of Buddhism to the westward migration of Buddhist thought and its contribution to the field of psychotherapy. Included are chapters on Who's Who in Buddhism (a modern Western perspective) and contemporary Buddhist activities in North America.

This is the first book to provide an overview of Buddhism worldwide. A consumer's guide to Buddhism, this handbook serves as the perfect introduction. Offers an orientation to the different schools, concepts, interpretations, teachers, and organizations throughout the Buddhist world.

About the Author

Editor of The Middle Way (the oldest Buddhist journal in the West) from 1980-87, John Snelling was also the general secretary of the Buddhist Society in London from 1980-84.