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The A to Z of Buddhism / Carl Olson.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: A to Z guides ; no. 124.Publication details: Lanham, Md. : Scarecrow Press, ©2009.Description: 1 online resource (xxxi, 327 pages) : illustrations, mapsContent type:
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ISBN:
  • 9780810870734
  • 0810870738
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Additional physical formats: Print version:: A to Z of Buddhism.DDC classification:
  • 294.303 22
LOC classification:
  • BQ130 .P74 2009eb
Other classification:
  • online - EBSCO
Online resources: Summary: 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.
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eBook eBook Biblioteca "Angelicum" Pont. Univ. S.Tommaso d'Aquino Nuvola online online - EBSCO (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Online access Not for loan (Accesso limitato) Accesso per gli utenti autorizzati / Access for authorized users (ebsco)337421

Revised edition of: Historical dictionary of Buddhism / Charles S. Prebish. 1993.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-326).

Print version record.

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.