Buddhism: The Basics

Buddhism: The Basics examines the historical development of Buddhism and its presence today, from its key religious texts to practices and beliefs. With helpful features including a detailed map of the Buddhist world, glossary of terms and tips for further study, this is an ideal text for students and interested readers wanting to familiarize themselves with the Buddhist faith.

Author: Cathy Cantwell
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 10/01/2009
Pages: 204
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 7.70h x 5.00w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780415408806

About the Author

Cathy Cantwell is an academic researcher at the Oriental Institute, University of Oxford. She specialises in Tibetan Buddhism and is joint author of Early Tibetan Documents on Phur pa from Dunhuang.