Illustrated Encyclopedia of Buddhism by Ian Harris
A comprehensive guide to Buddhist history and philosophy, the traditions and practices, magnificently illustrated with more than 500 beautiful photographs
Illustrated Encyclopedia of Buddhism
Summary
Buddhism is the fifth largest world belief system in the world today, with an estimated 350 million adherents. This richly illustrated book introduces and explains Buddhist history, philosophy and practice, from its very beginnings to the present time.
Illustrated Encyclopedia of Buddhism Summary
About Ian Harris
Ian Harris is Professor of Buddhist Studies in the Division of Religion and Philosophy. He was educated at the Universities of Cambridge and Lancaster and is the author of The Continuity of Madhyamaka and Yogacara in Early Indian Mahayana Buddhism (1991), Cambodian Buddhism: History and Practice (2005) and editor of Buddhism and Politics in Twentieth Century Asia (1999)and Buddhism, Politics and Power (2006). He is co-founder of the UK Association for Buddhist Studies and has written widely on aspects of Buddhist ethics and politics. He was Senior Scholar at the Becket Institute, St. Hugh's College, University of Oxford (2001-04) and is currently Senior Research Fellow at the Documentation Centre of Cambodia, Phnom Penh.
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NGR9780754818991
9780754818991
0754818993
Illustrated Encyclopedia of Buddhism by Ian Harris
New
Hardback
Anness Publishing
2009-07-29
256
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