Description
| Product ID: | 9781936597260 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | US |
| Title: | An Illustrated Outline of Buddhism |
| Subtitle: | The Essentials of Buddhist Spirituality |
| Authors: | Author: William Stoddart |
| Page Count: | 144 |
| Subjects: | History of religion, History of religion, Buddhism, Buddhist worship, rites & ceremonies |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating With over one billion followers around the world, Buddhism, with its many schools and cultural forms, is a vast and complex field of study. This title offers both general and specialist readers an accessible and concise introduction to the essential features of Buddhism. AnIllustrated Outline of Buddhism is an ideal introduction to the vast and complex field of Buddhism, a world religion with more than a billion followers. In its short format and accessible style, it presents the essential features of the Buddhist religion with a clear yet concise style that is suitable for both the general reader and student of Buddhism. This fully color edition contains 40 color illustrations, including a stunning array of outstanding examples of Buddhist art, architecture, statuary, and calligraphy. Numerous maps, diagrams, and charts are included to illustrate important aspects of Buddhist beliefs and to summarize the different cultural forms and developmental phases of Buddhism. A select bibliography for further reading and a detailed index will also aid the reader. |
| Imprint Name: | World Wisdom Books |
| Publisher Name: | World Wisdom Books |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2013-08-07 |