Encyclopedia of Buddhism /
Encyclopedia of Buddhism /
Edward A. Irons [volume editor].
- New York : Facts on File, c2008.
- xxxv, 634 p. : ill., maps 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 601-610) and index.
Emphasizes on the living faiths and their historical ans social backgrounds. ogical concepts, personalities, historical events, institutions, and movements that helped shape Buddhism and the way it is practiced today.Focuses primarily on the various forms of Buddhism and includes many enries on other eligious practices in East and Southeast Asia, including Daosim, shinto, and confucianism. Includes comprehensive introduction, further readings, cross-references, chronologyin addition to photographs generAL bibliography and a thorough index.
9780816054596 (alk. paper)
2007004503
Buddhism
Includes bibliographical references (p. 601-610) and index.
Emphasizes on the living faiths and their historical ans social backgrounds. ogical concepts, personalities, historical events, institutions, and movements that helped shape Buddhism and the way it is practiced today.Focuses primarily on the various forms of Buddhism and includes many enries on other eligious practices in East and Southeast Asia, including Daosim, shinto, and confucianism. Includes comprehensive introduction, further readings, cross-references, chronologyin addition to photographs generAL bibliography and a thorough index.
9780816054596 (alk. paper)
2007004503
Buddhism
