Buddhism, A Very Short Introduction

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Buddhism, A Very Short Introduction
By: Keown

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Author: Keown
Format: Paperback, pocket
ISBN: 0192853864 / 9780192853868

Product Code: 5153

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This accessible volume covers both the teachings of the Buddha and the integration of Buddhism into daily life. What are the distinctive features of Buddhism? What or who 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 really mean? Keown has taught Buddhism at an introductory level for many years, and in this book he provides a lively, challenging response to these frequently asked questions.

Buddhism, A Very Short Introduction, Keown, Oxford University Press, Paperback pocket, $11.95

Damien Keown is Reader in Buddhism at Goldsmiths College, University of London. His books on Buddhism include Dictionary of Buddhism and uddhism, A Very Short Introduction. He is also Editor of The Journal of Buddhist Ethics and Coeditor of The Curzon Critical Studies in Buddhism series.

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1. Buddhism and Elephants
2. The Buddha 3. Karma and Rebirth
4. The Four Noble Truths
5. The Mahayana
6. Buddhism in Asia
7. Meditation
8. Ethics
9. Buddhism in the West
Timeline Further Reading Index

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