Buddhism: A Short History by Conze, Edward

Buddhism: A Short History (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781851685684)

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Buddhism: A Short History by Conze, Edward

Buddhism: A Short History

$14.95
Buddhism: A Short History by Conze, Edward

Buddhism: A Short History

$14.95
Format: Paperback
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A classic introduction to this ancient faith from one of recent history's greatest scholars of Buddhism.

In this authoritative guide, one of the world's most distinguished scholars of Buddhism provides a compact summary of the tradition's development, from the time of the Buddha to the 20th century exile of the Dalai Lama.

With skill, sympathy, and insight, Conze traces 2,500 years of Buddhist history, providing a lively explanation of the origins of Buddhism and its most basic doctrines. Covering all the Buddhist schools from Mah痒疣a to Zen, this comprehensive, concise study is widely acknowledged as the classic introduction to the history of the Buddhist tradition, perfect for students and interested readers alike.

Author: Edward Conze
ISBN-10: 1851685685
ISBN-13: 9781851685684
Publisher: ONEWorld Publications
Language: English
Published: 02/01/2008
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 7.70h x 5.00w x 0.60d
By Edward Conze
By Edward Conze
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Edward Conze studied Indian and comparative philosophy at the universities of Bonn and Hamburg. He later lectured in psychology, philosophy, and comparative religion at Oxford, held a number of academic appointments, and served as Vice-President of the Buddhist Society. His many books include Buddhist Texts Through the Ages (Oneworld, Sept 1995, ISBN: 9781851681075).

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