Bibliograph

Encyclopedia of Buddhism, Robert E. Buswell, Jr., editor in chief

Type

Label

Encyclopedia of Buddhism, Robert E. Buswell, Jr., editor in chief

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Encyclopedia of Buddhism

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionariesencyclopediasbibliography

Oclc number

314356001

Responsibility statement

Robert E. Buswell, Jr., editor in chief

Series statement

Gale virtual reference library

Summary

This encyclopedia describes the Buddhist world view, basic teachings and practices of Buddhism, as well as its different schools and sects. In addition to containing entries on Buddhist scriptures, art, architecture, divinities, monastic orders, festivals, rites and ceremonies, this 2-vol. set explores the history of Buddhism, the different forms it has taken in different parts of the world, and how Buddhism has blended with other religions

Table Of Contents

Preface -- List of articles -- List of contributors -- Synoptic outline of entries -- Maps : the diffusion of Buddhism -- Encyclopedia of Buddhism -- Appendix : timelines of Buddhist history -- Index

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