The A To Z Of Buddhism

Author : Carl Olson
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2009-09-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780810870734

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In the early 21st century, Buddhism has become ubiquitous in America and other western nations, moving beyond the original bodhi tree in India to become a major global religion. During its journey westward, it has changed, adapted to new cultures, and offered spiritual help to many people looking for answers to the problems of life. It is being studied in institutions of higher education, being practice by many people, and having its literature translated and published. The A to Z of Buddhism covers and clarifies Buddhist concepts, significant figures, movements, schools, places, activities, and periods. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and over 700 cross-referenced dictionary entries.

Author : Charles S. Prebish
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Religion
ISBN : UOM:49015003007243

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The A to Z of Buddhism by Charles S. Prebish Pdf

This book provides a comprehensive framework for understanding Buddhism as a historically compelling religion.

Author : Shravasti Dhammika
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Buddhism
ISBN : 9811125392

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A Guide to Buddhism A to Z by Shravasti Dhammika Pdf

Author : Ronald B. Epstein, PhD
Publisher : Buddhist Text Translation Society
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2012-10-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781601030559

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Buddhism A to Z by Ronald B. Epstein, PhD Pdf

This book is a brief, but comprehensive and encyclopedic study handbook of Buddhist cosmology, hagiology, and terminology. Most entries are explanatory essays based on the teachings of Tripitaka Master Hsuan Hua explaining hundreds of Buddhist terms, personages, lists, and concepts. The book also indexes Chinese, Pali, and Sanskrit terms, providing clear and accessible explanations. The book also provides a brief study guide for both novice and advanced seekers of enlightenment. Most entries also end with notation that refers the reader to related entries. Reviews Provides the right mix of scholarly attention and accessible language. —David Batstone, University of San Francisco Department of Theology & Religious Studies Have you confused karma with dharma? Amida with Gautama? The Five Desires with the Eightfold Path? Then Ronald Epstein’s Buddhism A to Z can provide a little enlightenment. Geared for English-speaking Westerners who want to know more about Buddhism, this alphabetical dictionary covers everything from the role of an abbot to the contributions of Zen. —Publishers Weekly A comprehensive handbook, not only useful for the interested beginner but also a treasury of teachings for the experienced practitioner. —Ajahn Amaro, Co-abbot Abhayagiri Monastery, Redwood Valley, CA

Author : Ven. Narada Thera
Publisher : Pariyatti
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2017-06-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781681720609

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Buddha and His Teachings, The by Ven. Narada Thera Pdf

This is one of the clearest and most detailed introductions to the fundamental teachings of Buddhism available in English. In simple and lucid language the author explains the doctrines and concepts which form the common bedrock of Buddhism as they have been preserved by the Theravada school. The first part of the work is devoted to the life of the Buddha. The remainder of the book explains in detail the Buddha's teachings, the final chapter showing the relevance of Buddhism to the problems of modern life.

Author : Ronald B. Epstein
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0881393533

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Buddhist Text Translation Society's Buddhism A to Z by Ronald B. Epstein Pdf

Dharma, Sangha, Arhat, karma, Bodhisattva - these and many other Buddhist technical terms have become vaguely familiar to Western readers. But what do they really mean in Buddhism? Just what are the Four Noble Truths, the Five Skandhas, the Six Paramitas, and the Eight Winds? Buddhism A-Z has the answers. In this volume, full definitions of hundreds of the terms, names, lists, and concepts most frequently encountered in reading Buddhist scriptures are listed in dictionary format and explained in plain English. The author and compiler, Ronald B. Epstein, has been teaching Buddhist Studies for more than thirty years. Many of his entries quote scriptural commentaries by the eminent Chinese Buddhist teacher, the Venerable Master Hsuan Hua. With the definitions, references are given to translations of Buddhist scriptures published by the Buddhist Text Translation Society.

Author : Charles B. Jones
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2019-09-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780824879716

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Chinese Pure Land Buddhism by Charles B. Jones Pdf

Chinese Pure Land Buddhism: Understanding a Tradition of Practice is the first book in any western language to provide a comprehensive overview of Chinese Pure Land Buddhism. Even though Pure Land Buddhism was born in China and currently constitutes the dominant form of Buddhist practice there, it has previously received very little attention from western scholars. In this book, Charles B. Jones examines the reasons for the lack of scholarly attention and why the few past treatments of the topic missed many of its distinctive features. He argues that the Chinese Pure Land tradition, with its characteristic promise of rebirth in the Pure Land to even non-elite or undeserving practitioners, should not be viewed from the perspective of the Japanese Pure Land tradition, which differs greatly. More accurately contextualizing Chinese Pure Land Buddhism within the landscape of Chinese Buddhism and the broader global Buddhist tradition, this work celebrates Chinese Pure Land, not as a school or sect, but as a unique and inherently valuable “tradition of practice.” This volume is organized thematically, clearly presenting topics such as the nature of the Pure Land, the relationship between “self-power” and “other-power,” the practice of nianfo (buddha-recollection), and the formation of the line of “patriarchs” that keep the tradition grounded. It guides us in understanding the vigorous debates that Chinese Pure Land Buddhism evoked and delves into the rich apologetic literature that it produced in its own defense. Drawing upon a wealth of previously unexamined primary source materials, as well as modern texts by contemporary Chinese Pure Land masters, the author provides lucid translations of resources previously unavailable in English. He also shares his lifetime of experience in this field, enlivening the narrative with personal anecdotes of his visits to sites of Pure Land practice in China and Taiwan. The straightforward and nontechnical prose makes this book a standby resource for anyone interested in pursuing research in this lively, sophisticated, and still-evolving religious tradition. Scholars—including undergraduates—specializing in East Asian Buddhism, as well as those interested in Buddhism or Chinese religion and history in general, will find this book invaluable.

Author : Carl Olson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2021-07-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781538130247

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Historical Dictionary of Buddhism by Carl Olson Pdf

Moving beyond the original bodhi tree where the historical Buddha attained enlightenment, Buddhism spread throughout Asia and in more recent history has become ubiquitous in America and other Western nations as it marches into the status of a major global religion. During its history westward, it has changed, adapted to new cultures, and offered spiritual help to those looking for answers to the problems of life. Buddhism is studied in institutions of higher education, practice by many people worldwide, and its literature is translated in numerous languages. Historical Dictionary of Buddhism, Second Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 900 cross-referenced entries on important personalities as well as complex theological concepts, significant practices, and basic writings and texts. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Buddhism.

Author : Kurt Behrendt,Pia Brancaccio
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2011-11-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780774841283

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Gandharan Buddhism by Kurt Behrendt,Pia Brancaccio Pdf

The ancient region of Gandhara, with its prominent Buddhist heritage, has long fascinated scholars of art history, archaeology, and textual studies. Discoveries of inscriptions, text fragments, sites, and artworks in the last decade have added new pieces to the Gandharan puzzle, redefining how we understand the region and its cultural complexity. The essays in this volume reassess Gandharan Buddhism in light of these findings, utilizing a multidisciplinary approach that illuminates the complex historical and cultural dynamics of the region. By integrating archaeology, art history, numismatics, epigraphy, and textual sources, the contributors articulate the nature of Gandharan Buddhism and its practices, along with the significance of the relic tradition. Contributions by several giants in the field, including Shoshin Kuwayama, John Rosenfield, and the late Maurizio Taddei, set the geographical, historical, and archaeological parameters for the collection. The result is a productive interdisciplinary conversation on the enigmatic nature of Gandharan Buddhism that joins together a number of significant pieces in a complex cultural mosaic. It will appeal to a large and diverse readership, including those interested in the early Buddhist religious tradition of Asia and its art, as well as specialists in the study of South and Central Asian Buddhist art, archaeology, and texts. A Buddha Dharma Kyokai Foundation Book on Buddhism and Comparative Religion.

Author : Archie J. Bahm
Publisher : Jain Publishing Company
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Buddhism
ISBN : 9780875730257

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Philosophy of the Buddha by Archie J. Bahm Pdf

What did the Buddha actually teach? For those seeking an answer to this question and to understand Buddhism as an important part of the world's religious and cultural heritage, Philosophy of the Buddha is an excellent introduction and guide. The author's purpose is to state the philosophy of Gotama, the man himself, by a careful study of the original records. He cuts through layers of devout and theological speculation - much as higher biblical criticism has done in Christianity - and presents clearly and concisely the real humanly significant roots and permanent values of many aspects of Buddhist thought.

Author : Damien Keown
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2004-08-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780191579172

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A Dictionary of Buddhism by Damien Keown Pdf

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 : Huston Smith,Philip Novak
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2009-03-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780061739743

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Buddhism by Huston Smith,Philip Novak Pdf

A concise and up-to-date guide to the history, teachings, and practice of Buddhism by two luminaries in the field of world religions.

Author : Charles S. Prebish,Kenneth Kenʼichi Tanaka
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1998-12-22
Category : History
ISBN : 0520213017

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The Faces of Buddhism in America by Charles S. Prebish,Kenneth Kenʼichi Tanaka Pdf

The editors bring some of the leading voices in Buddhist studies to examine the debates surrounding contemporary Buddhism's many faces. Race, feminism, homosexuality, psychology, environmentalism, and notions of authority are some of the issues confronting the religion today. 9 photos.

Author : Chün-fang Yü
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2020-06-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780824883485

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Chinese Buddhism by Chün-fang Yü Pdf

What are the foundational scriptures and major schools for Chinese Buddhists? What divinities do they worship? What festivals do they celebrate? These are some of the basic questions addressed in this book, the first introduction to Chinese Buddhism written expressly for students and those interested in an accessible yet authoritative overview of the subject based on current scholarship. After presenting the basic tenets of the Buddha’s teachings and the Chinese religious traditions, the book focuses on topics essential for understanding Chinese Buddhism: major scriptures, worship of buddhas and bodhisattvas, rituals and festivals, the monastic order, Buddhist schools such as Tiantai and Chan, Buddhism and gender, and current trends—notably humanistic Buddhism in Taiwan and the resurgence of Buddhism in post-Mao China. Each chapter ends with discussion questions and suggestions for further reading. A convenient glossary of common terms, titles, and names is included.

Author : Richard del Connor,Shen Lang Zhen,Buddha Z
Publisher : Shaolin Communications
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2022-04-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1575516020

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4 Noble Truths Explained by Richard del Connor,Shen Lang Zhen,Buddha Z Pdf

This is #1 of 8 books designed to teach a thorough understanding of Buddhism and how to use it in one's life. This BOOK 1 was written in 2018 and 2019 while Buddha Z was a homeless Shaolin monk in North Hollywood but very active performing his poetry live and ending each reading with a song performed solo on his flute. This first book is comprised of the poetry that transformed Richard Del Connor from being the "Richard Del Connor the Philosopher Poet" into "Buddha Z the Buddhist Rapper." These poems represent the all four of the "4 Noble Truths" and will hopefully provide entertainment with enlightenment. Written during the Trump Presidency, these poems include commentaries on the American swamp in Washington, D.C. Bruce Lee fans will also be surprised to know the truth. During these years Richard Del Connor discovered the "5 Soul Theory" which became three books explaining a new perspective of spirituality and psychology. Some of these poems will mention how people are born with soul identities that determine their lifelong abilities and inabilities. Although anyone can learn to play piano, only some people are born with a MUSICIAN soul. Some people are born to be WORKERS and others to be MANAGERS. See Richard's 3-book series starting with 5 SOULS OF GOD - Everyone is ONE of FIVE for more information about this revolutionary psychology. This book is a poetic introduction to the Original Buddhism of the Original Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama over 2,000 years ago. The next 4 books of this series will analyze each of these "4 Noble Truths." The last three will provide useful ways to integrate the "4 Noble Truths" into your personal life, business, politics and marriage. Richard Del Connor is a "Buddhist Scientist" who has been studying the effects of Buddhism on his Shaolin Kung Fu and Yang Tai Chi Chuan students since 1984. Everyone should know and use the "4 Noble Truths" to be happier, healthier, more successful and smarter. Buddhism is NOT a religion. Buddhism is psychology.