An illustrated outline of Buddhism
Subtitle: the essentials of Buddhist spirituality
By: William Stoddart ; foreword by Joseph A. Fitzgerald
Series: The perennial philosophy series
Publisher: World Wisdom, Inc.
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Bloomington, IN
Language: eng
Number of pages: 147
ISBN-13: 9781936597260
Subjects: Buddhism
Description: An Illustrated Outline of Buddhism is an ideal introduction to the vast and complex field of Buddhism, a world religion with more than a billion followers. In its short format and accessible style, it presents the essential features of the Buddhist religion with a clear yet concise style that is suitable for both the general reader and student of Buddhism. This fully color edition contains 40 color illustrations, including a stunning array of outstanding examples of Buddhist art, architecture, statuary, and calligraphy. Numerous maps, diagrams, and charts are included to illustrate important aspects of Buddhist beliefs and to summarize the different cultural forms and developmental phases of Buddhism. A select bibliography for further reading and a detailed index will also aid the reader.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 135-136) and index.