Understanding Buddhism Through the Lives of Practitioners
E-Book, Englisch, 384 Seiten, E-Book
Reihe: Lived Religions
ISBN: 978-1-118-32206-2
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)
* Portrays the foundational principles of Buddhist belief throughthe lives of believers, illustrating how the religion is put intopractice in everyday life
* Takes as its foundation the inherent diversity within Buddhistsociety, rather than focusing on the spiritual and philosophicalelite within Buddhism
* Reveals how individuals have negotiated the choices, tensions,and rewards of living in a Buddhist society
* Features carefully chosen case studies which cover a range ofAsian and modern Western Buddhists
* Explores a broad range of possible Buddhist orientations incontemporary and historical contexts