Buddhism

The Basics

Cathy Cantwell

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Routledge
27 August 2009

Buddhist life & practice

Series: The Basics

Buddhism: The Basics provides a thorough and accessible introduction to a fascinating religion. Examining the historical development of Buddhism and its presence today, this guide covers: principal traditions practices and beliefs ethical guidelines and philosophy religious texts community With helpful features including a detailed map of the Buddhist world, glossary of terms and tips for further study, this is an ideal text for students and interested readers wanting to familiarise themselves with the Buddhist faith. Cathy Cantwell is an academic researcher at the Oriental Institute, University of Oxford. She specialises in Tibetan Buddhism, and has worked on eleventh century manuscripts, an eighteenth century scriptural collection, and contemporary Buddhist ritual manuals and practice. She has taught widely in UK Higher Education and is joint author of Early Tibetan Documents on Phur pa from Dunhuang.

By: Cathy Cantwell
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: v. 10
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 540g
ISBN: 9780415408790
ISBN 10: 0415408792
Series: The Basics
Pages: 204
Publication Date: 27 August 2009
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Replaced By: 9781138312579
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction. The Buddha and the Roots of the Buddhist Tradition. The Dharma. The Textual Heritage and Oral Transmission. The Sangha. The Major Buddhist Traditions. Glossary of Technical Terms.

Cathy Cantwell is an academic researcher at the Oriental Institute, University of Oxford. She specialises in Tibetan Buddhism and is joint author of Early Tibetan Documents on Phur pa from Dunhuang.