The Buddha
Michael Carrithers guides us through the complex and sometimes conflicting information that Buddhist texts give us about the life and teaching of the Buddha. He discusses the social and political background of India in the Buddha's time, and traces the development of his thought. He also assess...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford
Oxford University Press
1996
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| Series: | Past masters
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Add Tag | Summary: | Michael Carrithers guides us through the complex and sometimes conflicting information that Buddhist texts give us about the life and teaching of the Buddha. He discusses the social and political background of India in the Buddha's time, and traces the development of his thought. He also assesses the rapid and widespread assimilation of Buddhism and its contemporary relevance. This book is intended for students of Buddhism and comparative religion. |
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| Item Description: | Includes index |
| Physical Description: | ix, 102 pages map. 18 cm |
| Bibliography: | Bibliography: p. 99-100 |
| ISBN: | 0192875892 |
Buddha a very short introduction