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Essential Buddhism

Diane Morgan
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      An engaging, clear-sighted book that covers all aspects of this rich, peaceful, and insightful tradition.Author Diane Morgan brings her compelling writing style and deep understanding to Essential Buddhism: A Comprehensive Guide to Belief and Practice. This lively book presents a clear, thorough, and objective introduction to the many facets of Buddhist philosophy and faith, including basic beliefs, major texts, practices, and important figures of each branch of the tradition. The book devotes an entire chapter of the remarkable life of the Buddha, from his amazing conception to his future appearance. It discusses the sophisticated way in which Buddhism intertwines its complex metaphysics and practical ethics through the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Noble Path, and the doctrine of Dependent Arising, and also devotes detailed attention to such Buddhist basics as the Wheel of Becoming, the mysterious world of Tantra, and the riddles of Zen. Complete with stories, koans, and biography, the book will help readers see how each tradition developed within the larger context of the faith, even as they explore Buddhism's remarkable facility for liberating the mind.A brief survey of the impact of Buddhism around the world todayNumerous stories and examples illuminate Buddhism's history and practiceA glossaryA bibliography for those interested in learning more
      Format: CONTRIBUTORS: Diane Morgan EAN: 9780313384523 COUNTRY: United States PAGES: WEIGHT: 0 g HEIGHT: 0 cm
      PUBLISHED BY: ABC-CLIO DATE PUBLISHED: 2010-09-07 CITY: GENRE: RELIGION / Buddhism / General, RELIGION / Eastern WIDTH: 0 cm SPINE:

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      Buddhism, Other religions and spiritual beliefs

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      Diane Morgan is adjunct professor of religion and philosophy at Wilson College, Chambersburg, PA, where she teaches Buddhism and Buddhist literature.
      An engaging, clear-sighted book that covers all aspects of this rich, peaceful, and insightful tradition.Author Diane Morgan brings her compelling writing style and deep understanding to Essential Buddhism: A Comprehensive Guide to Belief and Practice. This lively book presents a clear, thorough, and objective introduction to the many facets of Buddhist philosophy and faith, including basic beliefs, major texts, practices, and important figures of each branch of the tradition. The book devotes an entire chapter of the remarkable life of the Buddha, from his amazing conception to his future appearance. It discusses the sophisticated way in which Buddhism intertwines its complex metaphysics and practical ethics through the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Noble Path, and the doctrine of Dependent Arising, and also devotes detailed attention to such Buddhist basics as the Wheel of Becoming, the mysterious world of Tantra, and the riddles of Zen. Complete with stories, koans, and biography, the book will help readers see how each tradition developed within the larger context of the faith, even as they explore Buddhism's remarkable facility for liberating the mind.A brief survey of the impact of Buddhism around the world todayNumerous stories and examples illuminate Buddhism's history and practiceA glossaryA bibliography for those interested in learning more
      Format: CONTRIBUTORS: Diane Morgan EAN: 9780313384523 COUNTRY: United States PAGES: WEIGHT: 0 g HEIGHT: 0 cm
      PUBLISHED BY: ABC-CLIO DATE PUBLISHED: 2010-09-07 CITY: GENRE: RELIGION / Buddhism / General, RELIGION / Eastern WIDTH: 0 cm SPINE:

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      Buddhism, Other religions and spiritual beliefs

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      Diane Morgan is adjunct professor of religion and philosophy at Wilson College, Chambersburg, PA, where she teaches Buddhism and Buddhist literature.

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