Buddhist thought
Subtitle: a complete introduction to the Indian tradition
By: Paul Williams with Anthony Tribe and Alexander Wynne
Contributors: Tribe, Anthony; Wynne, Alexander, 1974-
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2011
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 271
ISBN-13: 9780415571784; 9780415571791; 9780203153178
Subjects: Textbooks; Doctrines; Buddhism
Description: Buddhist Thought is crucial reading for those interested in Buddhism. It guides the reader towards a richer understanding of the central concepts of classical Indian Buddhist thought, from the time of Buddha to the latest scholarly perspectives and controversies. Abstract and complex ideas are made understandable by the authors' lucid style. The second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated throughout in light of new scholarship, in particular on Mahayana and tantric Buddhism. It now includes a section of further reading, study questions, a pronunciation guide and glossary of terms.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The doctrinal position of the Buddha in context; title: Mainstream Buddhism : the basic thought of the Buddha; title: The nature and origins of Mahayana Buddhism; title: Some schools of mainstream Buddhist thought; title: Mahayana philosophy; title: The Buddha in Mahayana Buddhism; title: Mantranaya/Vajrayana & Tantric Buddhism in India; title: A note of further reading and some websites; title: Some exam and study questions; title: Sanskrit and Pali pronunciation guide.