The Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Buddhist Wisdom by Gill Farrer-Halls
A Complete Introduction to the Principles and Practices of Buddhism
An accessible, richly illustrated guide that surveys the history, core teachings, key figures, practices, symbols and art of Buddhism; explains doctrines such as the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, karma, rebirth, emptiness and compassion; outlines differences among Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions and their rituals and meditation techniques; and combines biographies, timelines, maps and visual glossaries with practical pointers for meditation and ethical living to offer both introductory context and deeper scholarly insight into Buddhist thought and cultural expression.
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- 192
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- English
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