Understanding Buddhism (Understanding Faith)
Perry Schmidt-Leukel
ISBN 10: 1903765188 ISBN 13: 9781903765180
Published by Liverpool University Press, United Kingdom, Liverpool, 2006
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Today Buddhism is often presented as a religion without dogmas and commandments, without God and without any need to believe, tolerating all and everything as no religion at all, but as a way of life most suitable to the needs of post-modern Westerners. But is this an accurate image? In this book Buddhism is introduced as a genuine religion, gentle and powerful, being as demanding as it is consoling. Buddhism is certainly not a theistic faith, but neither is it a form of atheism or materialism. Rather it is a challenge to both: a rich source of metaphysical, ethical and spiritual insight that has shaped and nourished countless generations of followers all over Asia and that is now taking firm roots in the West. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR007113950
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Today Buddhism is often presented as a religion without dogmas and commandments, without God and without any need to believe, tolerating all and everything – as no “religion” at all, but as a way of life most suitable to the needs of post-modern Westerners. But is this an accurate image? In this book Buddhism is introduced as a genuine religion, gentle and powerful, being as demanding as it is consoling. Buddhism is certainly not a theistic faith, but neither is it a form of atheism or materialism. Rather it is a challenge to both: a rich source of metaphysical, ethical and spiritual insight that has shaped and nourished countless generations of followers all over Asia and that is now taking firm roots in the West.
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Perry Schmidt-Leukel is Professor of Systematic Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Glasgow
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Understanding Buddhism (Understanding Faith)
Publisher: Liverpool University Press, United Kingdom, Liverpool
Publication Date: 2006
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good