{"product_id":"critical-terms-for-the-study-donald-s-lopez-jr-9780226493145","title":"Critical Terms for the Study of Buddhism","description":"Over the past century, Buddhism has come to be seen as a world religion, exceeding Christianity in longevity and, according to many, philosophical wisdom. Buddhism has also increasingly been described as strongly ethical, devoted to nonviolence, and dedicated to bringing an end to human suffering. And because it places such a strong emphasis on rational analysis, Buddhism is considered more compatible with science than the other great religions. As such, Buddhism has been embraced in the West, both as an alternative religion and as an alternative \u003ci\u003eto\u003c\/i\u003e religion. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis volume provides a unique introduction to Buddhism by examining categories essential for a nuanced understanding of its traditions. Each of the fifteen essays here shows students how a fundamental term--from \u003ci\u003eart\u003c\/i\u003e to \u003ci\u003eword--\u003c\/i\u003eilluminates the practice of Buddhism, both in traditional Buddhist societies and in the realms of modernity. Apart from \u003ci\u003eBuddha\u003c\/i\u003e, the list of terms in this collection deliberately includes none that are intrinsic to the religion. Instead, the contributors explore terms that are important for many fields and that invite interdisciplinary reflection. Through incisive discussions of topics ranging from \u003ci\u003epractice\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003epower\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003epedagogy\u003c\/i\u003e to \u003ci\u003eritual\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ehistory\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003esex\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003edeath\u003c\/i\u003e, the authors offer new directions for the understanding of Buddhism, taking constructive and sometimes polemical positions in an effort both to demonstrate the shortcomings of assumptions about the religion and the potential power of revisionary approaches. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFollowing the tradition of \u003ci\u003eCritical Terms for Religious Studies\u003c\/i\u003e, this volume is not only an invaluable resource for the classroom but one that belongs on the short list of essential books for anyone seriously interested in Buddhism and Asian religions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Donald S. Lopez Jr\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0226493148\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780226493145\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University of Chicago Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/25\/2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 344\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.47lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.44h x 6.84w x 0.96d","brand":"Donald S. Lopez Jr","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48086414065919,"sku":"9780226493145","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e25b48f2-2dc4-47f6-8ab6-b8da6ccace14.jpg?v=1769094533","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/critical-terms-for-the-study-donald-s-lopez-jr-9780226493145","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}