The World of Buddhism by Heinz Bechert
Describes the teachings of the Buddha, looks at Buddhism in India, Burma, Thailand, China, Korea, and Japan, and looks at Buddhist history, sects, shrines, and temples.
'The range is impressive; its historical depth … and geographical breadth make it a useful reference for specialists and general readers alike' - Times Literary Supplement
Heinz Bechert (1932 - 2005) was a German indologist and buddhologist. Richard Gombrich is an Indologist and scholar of Sanskrit, Pāli, and Buddhist Studies. He was the Boden Professor of Sanskrit at the University of Oxford from 1976 to 2004. He is currently Founder-President of the Oxford Centre for Buddhist Studies. He is a past President of the Pali Text Society (1994–2002) and General Editor Emeritus of the Clay Sanskrit Library.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780500276280 |
| ISBN 10 | 0500276285 |
| Title | The World of Buddhism |
| Author | Heinz Bechert |
| Series | The Great Civilizations |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Year published | 1991-09-02 |
| Number of pages | 308 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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