In the new edition of this lively and accessible Very Short Introduction to Buddhism, Damien Keown looks at all the distinctive features of the major world faith; examining the development of Buddhist thought over the centuries, its impact on daily life in contemporary society, and the spread of Buddhism throughout the world.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
- List of illustrations
- List of maps
- Acknowledgements
- Note on citations and pronunciation
- 1: Buddhism and elephants
- 2: The Buddha
- 3: Karma and rebirth
- 4: The Four Noble Truths
- 5: The Mahayana
- 6: The spread of Buddhism in Asia
- 7: Meditation
- 8: Ethics
- 9: Buddhism in the West
- Timeline
- Further Reading
- Index