The Essential Guide to Buddhism PAPERBACK 9781350385030

Name: The Essential Guide to Buddhism PAPERBACK 9781350385030
Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Beginning with an overview of Buddhism, this book explores the religion's origins in northern India and Nepal, through to its development and spread across Asia, to its vibrant and sometimes contradictory present.\nThe book covers key topics in the study of Buddhism, including its rituals and its scriptures, meditation and monasticism, and death and afterlife. The book also includes contemporary issues such as Buddhism and economics and socially engaged Buddhism.\nOver 70 illustrations are included throughout, and each chapter contains suggested further reading and a glossary of key terms and concepts.\nThe chapters in this book were first published in the digital collection Bloomsbury Religion in North America. Covering North America's diverse religious traditions, this digital collection\n\nThe Essential Guide to Buddhism\n\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPlease note that the price adver;