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Author : Damien Keown
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2013-02-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780199663835
Introduces Buddhism, looking at how the tradition began and how it evolved and explaining its central teachings and practices.
Author : Damien Keown
Publisher : Oxford Paperbacks
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1996-10-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780191606441
This Very Short Introduction introduces the reader to the teachings of the Buddha and to the integration of Buddhism into daily life. What are the distinctive features of Buddhism? Who was the Buddha, and what are his teachings? How has Buddhist thought developed over the centuries, and how can contemporary dilemmas be faced from a Buddhist perspective? Words such as 'karma' and 'nirvana' have entered our vocabulary, but what do they mean? Damien Keown's book provides a lively, informative response to these frequently asked questions about Buddhism.
Author : Michael Carrithers
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2001-02-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780191606649
Michael Carrithers guides us through the complex and sometimes conflicting information that Buddhist texts give about the life and teaching of the Buddha. He discusses the social and political background of India in the Buddha's time, and traces the development of his thought. He also assesses the rapid and widespread assimilation of Buddhism and its contemporary relevance. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Author : Matthew Kapstein
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780199735129
What does Tibetan Buddhism teach? Just what is the position of the Dalai Lama, and how will his succession be assured? This Very Short Introduction offers a brief account responding to these questions and more, in terms that are easily accessible to those who are curious to learn the most essential features of Tibetan Buddhist history, teachings, and practice.
Author : The Dalai Lama
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2018-07-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780834841567
His Holiness the Dalai Lama presents the perfect introduction to traditional Tibetan Buddhist thought and practice, covering the Four Noble Truths and two essential texts. There is no one more suited to introduce beginners—and remind seasoned practitioners—of the fundamentals of Tibetan Buddhism than His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Speaking to an audience of Western students, the Dalai Lama shows us how to apply basic Buddhist principles to our day-to-day lives. Starting with the very foundation of Buddhism, the Four Noble Truths, he provides the framework for understanding the Buddha’s first teachings on suffering, happiness, and peace. He follows with commentary on two of Buddhism’s most profound texts: The Eight Verses on Training the Mind and Atisha’s Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment, often referring to the former as one of his main sources of inspiration for the practice of compassion. With clear, accessible language and the familiar sense of humor that infuses nearly all of his work, the Dalai Lama invites us all to develop innermost awareness, a proper understanding of the nature of reality, and heartfelt compassion for all beings. This book was previously published under the title Lighting the Way.
Author : Damien Keown
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2005-06-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780191577949
The latter half of the twentieth century witnessed a growing interest in Buddhism, and it continues to capture the imagination of many in the West who see it as either an alternative or a supplement to their own religious beliefs. Numerous introductory books have appeared in recent years to cater for this growing interest, but almost none devotes attention to the specifically ethical dimension of the tradition. For complex cultural and historical reasons, ethics has not received as much attention in traditional Buddhist thought as it has in the West, and publications on the subject are few and far between. Here, Damien Keown, author of Buddhism: A Very Short Introduction , illustrates how Buddhism might approach a range of fascinating moral issues ranging from abortion and suicide to cloning. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Author : Sue Hamilton
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2001-02-22
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780191540240
India has a long, rich, and diverse tradition of philosophical thought, spanning some two and a half millennia and encompassing several major religious traditions. This Very Short Introduction emphasizes the diversity of Indian thought, and is structured around six schools which have achieved classic status. Sue Hamilton explores how the traditions have attempted to understand the nature of reality in terms of an inner or spiritual quest, and introduces distinctively Indian concepts such as karma and rebirth. She also shows how Indian thinkers have understood issues of reality and knowledge — issues which are also an important part of the Western philosophical tradition. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Author : Daniel Cozort,James Mark Shields
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 705 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780198746140
A comprehensive overview of the study of Buddhist ethics in the twenty-first century.
Author : Damien Keown
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2004-08-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780191579172
This new dictionary, now available in paperback as part of the best-selling Oxford Paperback Reference series, covers both historical and contemporary issues in Buddhism, and includes all Buddhist schools and cultures. Over 2,000 broad-ranging entries cover beliefs, doctrines, major teachers and scholars, place names, and artefacts, in a clear and concise style. The text is illustrated with line drawings of religious structures, iconographic forms and gestures, and ritual objects. Appendices include a chronology and a guide to canonical scriptures as well as a pronunciation guide for difficult names and terms.
Author : Damien Keown
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2005-06-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780192804570
Recent interest in Buddhist thought has grown dramatically, and with it the desire to understand contemporary ethics from a Buddhist perspective. Looking at issues such as animal rights, the environment, abortion and cloning, the author explains mainstream Buddhist teachings on a wide range of debates.
Author : Julian Baggini
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2003-06-26
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0192804243
Do you think of atheists as immoral pessimists who live their lives without meaning, purpose, or values? Think again! Atheism: A Very Short Introduction sets out to dispel the myths that surround atheism and show how a life without religious belief can be positive, meaningful, and moral.
Author : Kim Knott
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 9780198745549
Hinduism is practised by about 80% of India's population, and by about 30,000,000 people outside India. But how is Hinduism defined, and what basis does the religion have? This work gives concise insights into the central preoccupations of Hinduism.
Author : Rupert Gethin
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1998-07-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780192892232
In this introduction to the foundations of Buddhism, Rupert Gethin concentrates on the ideas and practices which constitute the common heritage of the different traditions of Buddhism (Thervada, Tibetan and Eastern) which exist in the world today.
Author : Malise Ruthven
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2012-01-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780199642878
Islam features widely in the news, often in its most militant forms, but few people in the non-Muslim world really understand its nature. Malise Ruthven's Very Short Introduction, offers essential insights into the big issues, provides fresh perspectives on contemporary questions, and guides us through the complex debates.
Author : Stephen Law
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2011-01-27
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780199553648
Summary: Philosopher Stephen Law explains why humanism--though a rejection of religion--nevertheless provides both a moral basis and a meaning for our lives.-publisher description.