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Buddhism A to Z

Buddhism A to Z
Author: Ronald B. Epstein, PhD
Publisher: Buddhist Text Translation Society
Total Pages: 391
Release: 2012-10-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 160103055X

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This book is a brief, but comprehensive and encyclopedic study handbook of Buddhist cosmology, hagiology, and terminology. Most entries are explanatory essays based on the teachings of Tripitaka Master Hsuan Hua explaining hundreds of Buddhist terms, personages, lists, and concepts. The book also indexes Chinese, Pali, and Sanskrit terms, providing clear and accessible explanations. The book also provides a brief study guide for both novice and advanced seekers of enlightenment. Most entries also end with notation that refers the reader to related entries. Reviews Provides the right mix of scholarly attention and accessible language. —David Batstone, University of San Francisco Department of Theology & Religious Studies Have you confused karma with dharma? Amida with Gautama? The Five Desires with the Eightfold Path? Then Ronald Epstein’s Buddhism A to Z can provide a little enlightenment. Geared for English-speaking Westerners who want to know more about Buddhism, this alphabetical dictionary covers everything from the role of an abbot to the contributions of Zen. —Publishers Weekly A comprehensive handbook, not only useful for the interested beginner but also a treasury of teachings for the experienced practitioner. —Ajahn Amaro, Co-abbot Abhayagiri Monastery, Redwood Valley, CA


A Guide to Buddhism A to Z

A Guide to Buddhism A to Z
Author: Shravasti Dhammika
Publisher:
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2017
Genre: Buddhism
ISBN: 9789811125393

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Buddha and His Teachings, The

Buddha and His Teachings, The
Author: Ven. Narada Thera
Publisher: Pariyatti
Total Pages: 520
Release: 2017-06-10
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1681720604

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This is one of the clearest and most detailed introductions to the fundamental teachings of Buddhism available in English. In simple and lucid language the author explains the doctrines and concepts which form the common bedrock of Buddhism as they have been preserved by the Theravada school. The first part of the work is devoted to the life of the Buddha. The remainder of the book explains in detail the Buddha's teachings, the final chapter showing the relevance of Buddhism to the problems of modern life.


The A to Z of Buddhism

The A to Z of Buddhism
Author: Charles S. Prebish
Publisher: Orient Paperbacks
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005-03
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9788170945222

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With a history spanning more than two-and-a-half millennia, and a geographic scatter that now encompasses the entire planet, Buddhism is one of humankind's most interesting religions, and often perceived to be one of its most mysterious. The A to Z of Buddhism provides a marvellous framework for an appreciative understanding of the religion including: 1) The historical evolution of Buddhism; 2) Religious institutions, doctrines, and missionary movements; 3) Important Buddhist scriptures in the Indian, Chinese, and Tibetan traditions; 4) The sacred and historic Buddhist sites; 5) The festivals, rites, and rituals that configure Buddhist religious practice; 6) The manifestation of Buddhism in biography, art, and mythology.


The A to Z of Buddhism

The A to Z of Buddhism
Author: Carl Olson
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2009-09-02
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0810870738

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In the early 21st century, Buddhism has become ubiquitous in America and other western nations, moving beyond the original bodhi tree in India to become a major global religion. During its journey westward, it has changed, adapted to new cultures, and offered spiritual help to many people looking for answers to the problems of life. It is being studied in institutions of higher education, being practice by many people, and having its literature translated and published. The A to Z of Buddhism covers and clarifies Buddhist concepts, significant figures, movements, schools, places, activities, and periods. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and over 700 cross-referenced dictionary entries.


The A to Z of Buddhism

The A to Z of Buddhism
Author: Charles S. Prebish
Publisher:
Total Pages: 314
Release: 2001
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

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This book provides a comprehensive framework for understanding Buddhism as a historically compelling religion.


Buddhist Text Translation Society's Buddhism A to Z

Buddhist Text Translation Society's Buddhism A to Z
Author: Ronald B. Epstein
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2003
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780881393538

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Dharma, Sangha, Arhat, karma, Bodhisattva - these and many other Buddhist technical terms have become vaguely familiar to Western readers. But what do they really mean in Buddhism? Just what are the Four Noble Truths, the Five Skandhas, the Six Paramitas, and the Eight Winds? Buddhism A-Z has the answers. In this volume, full definitions of hundreds of the terms, names, lists, and concepts most frequently encountered in reading Buddhist scriptures are listed in dictionary format and explained in plain English. The author and compiler, Ronald B. Epstein, has been teaching Buddhist Studies for more than thirty years. Many of his entries quote scriptural commentaries by the eminent Chinese Buddhist teacher, the Venerable Master Hsuan Hua. With the definitions, references are given to translations of Buddhist scriptures published by the Buddhist Text Translation Society.


Historical Dictionary of Buddhism

Historical Dictionary of Buddhism
Author: Carl Olson
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2009
Genre: Buddhism
ISBN: 0810857715

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The Historical Dictionary of Buddhism covers and clarifies Buddhist concepts, significant figures, movements, schools, places, activities, and periods. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and over 700 cross-referenced dictionary entries.


A Dictionary of Buddhism

A Dictionary of Buddhism
Author: Damien Keown
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2004-08-26
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0191579173

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This new dictionary, now available in paperback as part of the best-selling Oxford Paperback Reference series, covers both historical and contemporary issues in Buddhism, and includes all Buddhist schools and cultures. Over 2,000 broad-ranging entries cover beliefs, doctrines, major teachers and scholars, place names, and artefacts, in a clear and concise style. The text is illustrated with line drawings of religious structures, iconographic forms and gestures, and ritual objects. Appendices include a chronology and a guide to canonical scriptures as well as a pronunciation guide for difficult names and terms.


Disciples of the Buddha

Disciples of the Buddha
Author: Ishigami, Z.
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 216
Release: 1989
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

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Disciples of the Buddha relates the stories of not only the so-called ten great disciples of the Buddha but also eighteen other devotees-male and female, lay and ordained.