Asian religions in practice
Subtitle: an introduction
By: Donald S. Lopez, Jr., editor.
Contributors: Lopez, Donald S., 1952-
Series: Princeton readings in religions
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 1999
Place of publication: Princeton, N.J
Language: eng
Number of pages: 175
Subjects: Asia -- Religion.; Asia -- Religious life and customs.
Description: This volume brings together the introductions to the first five volumes of this acclaimed series: Religions of India in Practice (1995), Buddhism in Practice (1995), Religions of China in Practice (1996), Religions of Tibet in Practice (1997), and Religions of Japan in Practice (1999).

The introductions to these volumes have been widely praised for their accessible, clear, and concise overviews of the religions of Asia, providing both historical context and insightful analysis of Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Islam, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shinto, and Bon, as well as many local traditions.

In addition to providing a wealth of detail on the history, doctrine, and practice of the religions of Asia, the five chapters offer an opportunity for sustained discussions of the category of "religion."
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Religions of India in practice / Richard H. Davis; title: Buddhism in practice / Donald S. Lopez, Jr.; title: Religions of China in practice / Stephen F. Teiser; title: Religions of Tibet in practice; title: Donald S. Lopez, Jr.; title: Religions of Japan in practice / George J. Tanabe, Jr.