Teach Yourself Buddhism

As the popularity of Buddhism has stretched across the globe, the religion has taken on many forms, which are now present in the West and growing in variety. Teach Yourself Buddhism examines this historical journey, illustrating the persistent relevance of Buddha's teachings. Drawing on varied sources to evoke the spirit of Buddhism and to allow Buddhists to speak for themselves, the book provides in-depth coverage of the diversity of Buddhism and Buddhist practices. This new edition also provides an insightful examination of the role of Buddhism in the modern world.

• Author
• Clive Erricker

• Format
• paperback

• Pages
• 224

• Publisher
• McGraw-Hill

• Language
• english

• ISBN
• 9780071426558

• Genres
• religion, buddhism, spirituality, history

• Release date
• 2003