Providing comprehensive coverage of the origins of Buddhism, while also tackling the doctrines and practices of this ancient faith, this comprehensive guide is an insightful and jargon-free picture of the great faith. All the most important topics are rendered accessible to the reader, among them Buddhism as a living tradition; meditation and education; and the goal of Nirvana. Answering all the questions most people would ask about the key issues of Buddhism, Buddhism: A Short Introduction will enable readers to better understand the vast and varied phenomenon that has deeply shaped a great part of humanity past and present.

About the Author
Klaus K. Klostermaier, FRSC, is a renowned expert on Hinduism and its sacred texts. He is University Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Manitoba in Canada. He lived and worked in India for over a decade, studying sources in thir original languages. He is the author of the acclaimed A Survey of Hinduism (SUNY).


Book Information
ISBN 9781851681860
Author Klaus K. Klostermaier
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Oneworld Publications
Publisher Oneworld Publications
Weight(grams) 366g
Dimensions(mm) 225mm * 146mm * 21mm