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Together with an accessible overview of the history, beliefs, practices and rituals of the tradition, this title offers a reservoir of personal insights, both scholarly and non-scholarly. Covering everything from the life of the Buddha to meditation, the book also provides commentary on a host of relevant contemporary issues, including ecological awareness and the role of women in Buddhism.
Providing a unique perspective on what it means to be a Buddhist today, this book will be a source of inspiration for anyone interested in the Buddhist tradition and in the commitment and vision of its practitioners.
Together with an accessible overview of the history, beliefs, practices and rituals of the tradition, this title offers a reservoir of personal insights, both scholarly and non-scholarly. Covering everything from the life of the Buddha to meditation, the book also provides commentary on a host of relevant contemporary issues, including ecological awareness and the role of women in Buddhism.
Providing a unique perspective on what it means to be a Buddhist today, this book will be a source of inspiration for anyone interested in the Buddhist tradition and in the commitment and vision of its practitioners.
Introduction 1
1 The Buddha: Teacher of Gods and Humans 8
2 What the Buddha Taught 35
3 Meditation: The Way to Enlightenment 65
4 Buddhism and Social Engagement 99
5 Women in Buddhism 131
6 Challenging and Reinforcing Culture 159
Appendix: A Brief Guide to the Pali and Sanskrit Buddhist Textual Tradition 199
The Contributors 201
Glossary 205
Further Reading 209
Index 213
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Genre: | Importe, Religion & Theologie |
| Religion: | Nichtchristliche Religionen |
| Rubrik: | Geisteswissenschaften |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| ISBN-13: | 9781851681686 |
| ISBN-10: | 185168168X |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: | Harris, Elizabeth |
| Hersteller: | ONEWorld |
| Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de |
| Maße: | 216 x 140 x 13 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Elizabeth Harris |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 23.05.2012 |
| Gewicht: | 0,325 kg |
Introduction 1
1 The Buddha: Teacher of Gods and Humans 8
2 What the Buddha Taught 35
3 Meditation: The Way to Enlightenment 65
4 Buddhism and Social Engagement 99
5 Women in Buddhism 131
6 Challenging and Reinforcing Culture 159
Appendix: A Brief Guide to the Pali and Sanskrit Buddhist Textual Tradition 199
The Contributors 201
Glossary 205
Further Reading 209
Index 213
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Genre: | Importe, Religion & Theologie |
| Religion: | Nichtchristliche Religionen |
| Rubrik: | Geisteswissenschaften |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| ISBN-13: | 9781851681686 |
| ISBN-10: | 185168168X |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: | Harris, Elizabeth |
| Hersteller: | ONEWorld |
| Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de |
| Maße: | 216 x 140 x 13 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Elizabeth Harris |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 23.05.2012 |
| Gewicht: | 0,325 kg |
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