Author : Helen Varley
Release : 2008
Genre : Buddhism
Kind : eBook
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Book Synopsis The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Buddhism by : Helen Varley

Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Buddhism written by Helen Varley. This book was released on 2008. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This richly illustrated book introduces and explains Buddhist history, philosophy and practice, from its very beginnings to the present time. The first two chapters of the book deal with the life of the Buddha and his teachings. The third chapter covers the gradual spread of Buddhism and the interpretation of Buddhist scriptures over time. The fourth chapter deals with the practice of Buddhism today, country by country around the world. The final chapter discusses the major Buddhist schools and the key masters and interpreters within these schools, such as Theravada, Zen, Pure Land and Nichiren.