Screen LibraryThe history of Buddhism : facts and fictions /
"One of the world's most popular religions, Buddhism is also one of the most misunderstood. This reference overviews misconceptions related to Buddhism and reveals the truths behind the myths"--
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ABC-CLIO, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC,
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| Publisher Address: | Santa Barbara, CA : |
| Publication Dates: | [2019] |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Series: |
Historical facts and fictions
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| Summary: |
"One of the world's most popular religions, Buddhism is also one of the most misunderstood. This reference overviews misconceptions related to Buddhism and reveals the truths behind the myths"-- |
| Carrier Form: | xii, 157 pages ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages [145]-154) and index. |
| ISBN: |
9781440864049 1440864047 |
| Index Number: | BQ266 |
| CLC: | B949 |
| Call Number: | B949/G575 |
| Contents: | Buddhism is not a religion -- Buddhism is singular -- The Buddha was an ordinary, historical man -- Buddhism is rational and scientific -- Buddhism is psychology -- Buddhism is a pacifist tradition -- Zen Buddhism is the essence of Japanese culture -- The Dalai Lama is the pope of Buddhism. |