Teach Yourself Buddhism

by Erricker, Clive

• ISBN13: 9780071602532
• ISBN10: 0071602534
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-10-21
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Summary

Discover Buddhism and its role in our worldCovering all aspects of this fascinating religion from the life of the Buddha and his teaching to the different Buddhist schools and the practicalities of pursuing a Buddhist way of life,Teach Yourself Buddhismis a comprehensive and informative guide. It explores the diversity of Buddhism and how it has adapted to its growing global presence and new cultural environments as well as the relevance of Buddhist teachings in our world today. This fully updated new edition also considers what is undoubtedly the greatest challenge facing the faith--how Buddhism is to be transmitted to a new generation.

Author Biography

Clive Erricker is a visiting research fellow at the University of Winchester and the Hampshire County Inspector for Religious Education. A specialist in world religions, especially Buddhism, Clive has been teaching religious studies for more than 30 years.

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Buddhists and Buddhism

The life of the Buddha

The Buddha's teaching

Buddhist scriptures and schools

Meditation and devotion

Ethical conduct

Moral issues

The social order

Festivals and ceremonies

Buddhism today: East and West

Transition, adaptation and influence: prospects for Buddhism in the twenty-first century Taking it further

Glossary

Index

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