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Buddhism: A Very Short Introduction (2nd edition)
Buddhism: A Very Short Introduction (2nd edition)
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  • Remains one of the most accessible introductions to Buddhism
  • Introduces the teachings of the Buddha and the integration of Buddhism into daily life
  • Looks at the distinctive features of Buddhism and how it differs to other religions
  • Examines how Buddhist thought has developed over the centuries, including the contemporary spread in to Asia

New to this Edition:

  • Incorporates recent new discoveries and new perspectives on Buddhist thought
  • Includes up to date material about the spread of Buddhism and historical evolution of buddhism throughout Asia
  • Looks at the material culture of Buddhism and its importance
  • Incorporates new thinking on the ethics of war and peace, which have become part of a lively debate in recent years
  • Updates to the interaction between Buddhism and the West, including topics such as ethnicity, class, and gender
  • Updated further reading list including several recent publications

 
Buddhism: A Very Short Introduction introduces the reader to the teachings of the Buddha and to the workings of Buddhism in daily life. Damien Keown looks at the distinctive features of Buddhism, examining who the Buddha was and what his teachings were. By considering how Buddhist thought has developed over the centuries, Keown considers how contemporary dilemmas can be faced from a Buddhist perspective. 

In this new edition Keown provides new perspectives on Buddhist thought, including up-to-date material about the evolution of Buddhism throughout Asia, the material culture of Buddhism and its importance, new teachings on the ethics of war and peace, and changes to ethnicity, class, and gender. 
   
   
Reading Guide
Words such as 'karma' and 'nirvana' have entered our vocabulary, but do we really understand their meaning? This Very Short Introduction introduces the reader to the teachings of the Buddha and to the integration of Buddhism into daily life. Damien Keown looks at the distinctive features of Buddhism, how Buddhist thought developed over the centuries, and how contemporary dilemmas can be faced from a Buddhist perspective.
  

Index: 

List of illustrations
List of maps
Acknowledgements
Note on citations and pronunciation
1: Buddhism and elephants
2: The Buddha
3: Karma and rebirth
4: The Four Noble Truths
5: The Mahayana
6: The spread of Buddhism in Asia
7: Meditation
8: Ethics
9: Buddhism in the West
Timeline
Further Reading
Index

About the author: 

Damien Keown is Emeritus Professor of Buddhist Ethics at Goldsmiths College, London. He is Founding co-editor of the Journal of Buddhist Ethics and a Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society. He is also the author of Buddhist Ethics: A Very Short Introduction (2005) and co-editor of Encyclopaedia of Buddhism (Routledge, 2007). He is now retried.

"Keown's skill in explaining complex ideas and the book's clarity of structure and style ensure that it will retain the respect of scholars and students. In short, the book is a very worthwhile read." - Naomi Appleton, The Expository Times

Product details

ISBN : 9780199663835

Author: 
Damien Keown
Pages
184 Pages
Format
Paperback
Size
111 x 174 mm
Pub date
Feb 2013
Series
Very Short Introductions
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Buddhism: A Very Short Introduction (2nd edition)

Buddhism: A Very Short Introduction (2nd edition)

Buddhism: A Very Short Introduction (2nd edition)