Buddha by Delia Pemberton

Buddha by Delia Pemberton

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This text introduces the basic philosophy of Buddhism and how to read the Buddha image, before going on to illuminate the Buddha's past, the events of his life and a summary of his teaching, among other topics. Each spread is illustrated with an image from the British Museum's collections.

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Buddha by Delia Pemberton

Beginning with a brief introduction to the basic philosophy of Buddhism and how to read the Buddha image, this text goes on to illuminate the Buddha's past, the fascinating events of his life, a summary of his teachings, the Cosmic Buddhas, paradise, the afterlife and the future. Reflecting the varied and vibrant visual world of Buddhism, each spread is illustrated with an image from the British Museum's extensive collections or a serene atmospheric photograph taken at one of the many Buddhist sites around the world.
Delia Pemberton is an educator and leads tours to a variety of sites and cultures around the world. She is the author of numerous books for children and regularly lectures on aspects of Buddhism and its imagery.
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ISBN 13 9780714124070
ISBN 10 0714124079
Title Buddha
Author Delia Pemberton
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher British Museum Press
Year published 2002-11-18
Number of pages 96
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.