Illustrated Guide to Buddhism, 9781780190235
Paperback
Explore Buddha’s life, teachings, and worldwide practice in stunning visuals.

Illustrated Guide to Buddhism

an introduction to the buddhist faith and its practice worldwide, in over 300 artworks and photographs

$33.03

  • Paperback

    160 pages

  • Release Date

    14 November 2011

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Summary

This is a fascinating and informative guide to the Buddhist faith, from the life of the Buddha through to modern-day Buddhism. It looks at the different schools of Buddhism around the world and how they have evolved. Special themed features focus on Buddhist art, symbolism and architecture, as well as Buddhist Holy days, festivals and rituals. It examines key themes such as the role of women in Buddhism, the importance of the pagoda, and the suppression of the Buddhist faith.

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Book Details

ISBN-13:9781780190235
ISBN-10:1780190239
Author:Ian Harris
Publisher:Anness Publishing
Imprint:Southwater
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:160
Release Date:14 November 2011
Weight:830g
Dimensions:297mm x 231mm x 17mm
About The Author

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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