| Description |
xv, 283 pages ; 25 cm. |
| Series |
Cambridge introductions to philosophy |
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Cambridge introductions to philosophy.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
pt. 1. A sketch of the Buddha and the Dhamma -- The life of Siddhattha Gotama -- The contexts for the emergence of Buddhism -- The basic teachings of the Buddha -- One Buddhism or many Buddhisms? -- pt. 2. Details of the Dhamma -- Kamma, Samsara, and rebirth -- Interdependent arising -- Impermanence, no-enduring-self, and emptiness -- Moksa and Nibbana -- pt. 3. Development of the Dhamma/Dharma -- Bodhidharma's and Huineng's Buddhisms -- Pure land Buddhism -- Tibetan Buddhism -- Two forms of contemporary Buddhism. |
| Subject |
Buddhist philosophy -- Textbooks.
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| ISBN |
9780521854139 hardback |
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052185413X hardback |
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9780521670081 paperback |
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052167008X paperback |
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