Buddhist Thought: A Complete Introduction to the Indian Tradition

1. Auflage 2000
ISBN: 978-0-415-20700-3
Verlag: ROUTLEDGE

Buch, Englisch, 336 Seiten, Format (B × H): 138 mm x 205 mm, Gewicht: 449 g

Buddhist Thought guides the reader towards a richer understanding of the central concepts of classical Indian Buddhist thought, from the time of Buddha, to the latest scholarly perspectives and controversies. Abstract and complex ideas are made understandable by the authors' lucid style. Of particular interest is the up-to-date survey of Buddhist Tantra in India, a branch of Buddhism where strictly controlled sexual activity can play a part in the religious path. Williams' discussion of this controversial practice as well as of many other subjects makes Buddhist Thought crucial reading for all interested in Buddhism.

Zielgruppe

Undergraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Williams, Paul

Tribe, Anthony

Tribe Anthony, J.

Wynne, Alexander

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Religionswissenschaft Buddhismus
• Geisteswissenschaften Religionswissenschaft Sonstige Religionen Sonstige Religionen: Theologie, Doktrine

Über Autor(innen)

Paul Williams is Professor of Indian and Tibetan Philosophy and Co-Director of the Centre for Buddhist Studies at the University of Bristol. His numerous publications include Mahayana Buddhism (Routledge, 1989).