Buddhism by Damien Keown
This "Very Short Introduction" introduces the reader both to the teachings of the Buddha and to the integration of Buddhism into daily life. What are the distinctive features of Buddhism? What is the Buddha, and what are his teachings? How has Buddhist thought developed over the centuries, and how can contemporary dilemmas be faced from a Buddhist perspective? Words such as "karma" and "nirvana" have entered our vocabulary, but what do they mean? This book aims to provide a challenging response to these frequently asked questions about Buddhism.
DAMIEN KEOWN is Reader in Buddhism in the Department of Historical and Cultural Studies at Goldsmiths College, University of London. He is founding co-editor of the Journal of Buddhist Ethics and has authored and edited several books on Buddhist Ethics including Buddhism and Bioethics, Buddhism and Abortion, and Buddhism and Human Rights (co-editor).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780192853295 |
| ISBN 10 | 0192853295 |
| Title | Buddhism |
| Author | Damien Keown |
| Series | Very Short Introductions Ser |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 1997-03-01 |
| Number of pages | 114 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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