Umfang:
1 Online-Ressource (2 v. (xxxix, 981 p.)))
,
ill. (some col.), maps
ISBN:
9780028659107
,
0028659104
Serie:
Gale eBooks
Inhalt:
Preface -- List of articles -- List of contributors -- Synoptic outline of entries -- Maps : the diffusion of Buddhism -- Encyclopedia of Buddhism -- Appendix : timelines of Buddhist history -- Index.
Inhalt:
This encyclopedia describes the Buddhist world view, basic teachings and practices of Buddhism, as well as its different schools and sects. In addition to containing entries on Buddhist scriptures, art, architecture, divinities, monastic orders, festivals, rites and ceremonies, this 2-vol. set explores the history of Buddhism, the different forms it has taken in different parts of the world, and how Buddhism has blended with other religions
Anmerkung:
Includes bibliographical references and index
Weitere Ausg.:
ISBN 0028657187
Weitere Ausg.:
ISBN 0028657195
Weitere Ausg.:
ISBN 0028657209
Weitere Ausg.:
ISBN 0028657187
Weitere Ausg.:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe Encyclopedia of Buddhism New York : Macmillan Reference USA, c2004
Sprache:
Englisch
URL:
Available via Gale eBooks. Click here to access
