Description
This collection of essays examines ten core themes from a comparative perspective and thus provides an integrated introduction to the social and spiritual values at the centre of Buddhist thought. Following an introductory chapter, the themes covered are moral decision making, worship, myth and history, the role of women, attitudes to nature, sacred writings, beliefs about human nature, rites of passage, sacred place and the depiction of the divine. Each chapter concludes with a list of recommended further reading.
Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
320 pages
Language
English
Published
Jul 15, 2001
Publisher
Continuum
Editions
2 editions
ISBN-10
0826453503
ISBN-13
9780826453501
Genres
History
Nature