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BUDDHIST STUDIES FROM INDIA TO AMERICA
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| By: |
Damien Keown (Editor) |
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Hardback |
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£145.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0415371244 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780415371247 |
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| Publisher: |
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
4 November, 2005 |
| Series: |
Routledge Critical Studies in Buddhism |
| Pages: |
320 |
| Description: |
Ranging from ancient India to modern America, this book presents essays which cover the four main areas of Buddhist studies: Vinaya studies and ethics, history of Buddhist schools, Western Buddhism, and Interreligious dialogue. It is intended for scholars whose interests embrace either ancient or modern aspects of the Buddhist tradition. |
| Synopsis: |
Buddhist Studies from India to America covers four important areas of Buddhist Studies: Vinaya Studies and Ethics, the history of Buddhist schools, Western Buddhism, and Inter-religious dialogue. These are the main areas which Charles S. Prebish has either inaugurated or helped to define; and his academic career as a leading, international scholar, and his significant professional achievements are celebrated within this volume. The geographical and historical scope of the essays in this collection range from ancient India to modern America, and includes contributions by well-known international scholars. The contributors discuss a variety of academic disciplines including philosophy, psychology, history, feminism, and sociology. It will appeal to scholars whose interests embrace either ancient or modern aspects of the Buddhist tradition. |
| Illustrations: |
1 black & white tables, 1 black & white halftones |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Routledge |
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Returnable |