Beschrijving
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.
Boekdetails
Formaat
Paperback
Pagina's
320 pagina's
Taal
Engels
Gepubliceerd
Jul 15, 2001
Uitgever
Continuum
Edities
2 editions
ISBN-10
0826453503
ISBN-13
9780826453501