{"product_id":"an-illustrated-guide-to-buddhism-ian-harris-9781780190235","title":"An Illustrated Guide to Buddhism: An Introduction to the Buddhist Faith and Its Practice Worldwide, with Over 300 Artworks and Photographs","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an introduction to the Buddhist faith and its practice worldwide, in over 300 artworks and photographs. This is a fascinating and informative guide to the Buddhist faith, from the life of the Buddha through to modern-day Buddhism. It looks at the different schools of Buddhism around the world and how they have evolved. Special themed features focus on Buddhist art, symbolism and architecture, as well as Buddhist Holy days, festivals and rituals. It examines key themes such as the role of women in Buddhism, the importance of the pagoda, and the suppression of the Buddhist faith. It is beautifully illustrated with more than 300 inspirational photographs of paintings, statues, important historical sites and archaeological finds. This richly illustrated reference introduces and explains Buddhist philosophy and how it is practised worldwide. The book opens by exploring the roots of Buddhism through the Buddha's life and teachings, and then explores the practice of Buddhism today, and how the Buddhist faith is followed and interpretated around the world. There is fascinating information on the different Buddhist schools, such as Theravada, Zen, Pure Land and Nichiren, and of the key masters central to them. Beautifully illustrated in 300 inspiring images, this book is the perfect introduction for those new to Buddhism, and a vital resource for students and scholars alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- A fascinating and informative guide to the Buddhist\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003efaith, from the life of the Buddha through to modern day\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuddhism\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Looks at the different schools of Buddhism around the\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eworld and how they have evolved\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Special themed features focus on Buddhist art, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003esymbolism and architecture, as well as Buddhist Holy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003edays, festivals and rituals\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Examines key themes such as the role of women in\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuddhism, the importance of the pagoda, and the\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003esuppression of the Buddhist faith\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Beautifully illustrated with more than 300\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003einspirational photographs of paintings, statues, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eimportant historical sites and archaeological finds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ian Harris\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1780190239\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781780190235\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Southwater Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/16\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.60h x 9.00w x 0.60d","brand":"Ian Harris","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47039941804287,"sku":"9781780190235","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_8099e2cd-b839-4d2c-8573-d2060119ad93.jpg?v=1752753074","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/an-illustrated-guide-to-buddhism-ian-harris-9781780190235","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}