The Experience of Buddhism: Sources and Interpretations (Religious Life in History)

Strong, John S.

ISBN 10: 0495094862 / ISBN 13: 9780495094869

Published by Cengage Learning, 2007

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Experience of Buddhism: Sources and Interpretations (Religious Life in History)
• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0495094862
• ISBN 13: 9780495094869
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: very good

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Synopsis

Part of the "Religious Life in History Series," this comprehensive anthology provides translations of texts illustrative of Buddhist philosophy and doctrine as well as descriptive, concrete accounts of Buddhist practices, rituals, and experiences. Author John Strong gives careful consideration to many key aspects of the religion in a wide range of geographic and cultural arenas, from Asia to the United States, and gives students a sense of Buddhism's historical evolution in each area. In addition, this new edition of THE EXPERIENCE OF BUDDHISM uniquely offers students a list of pertinent bibliographic suggestions after each reading, giving them the opportunity to both enhance their understanding of the material and streamline their research and paper-writing process.

About the Author

John S. Strong is the Charles A. Dana Professor of Religion at Bates College. He received an M.A. from Hartford Seminary and a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. His research and teaching focuses on the History of Religions, Asian Religions, and Buddhist Studies.