Buddhist Experience in America

by Diane Morgan

Overview

Morgan (religion and philosophy, Wilson College, Pennsylvania) begins by describing how Buddhism first came to America in the 19th century and set the stage for its latest developments. Then she summarizes briefly the history and basic tenets of the religion and its major branches in Asia and America, before turning to contemporary American Buddhism as the Third Turning of the Wheel. She includes biographical sketches, a glossary without pronunciation guides, research questions and projects, and a list of resources. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780313062896
Publisher:	ABC-CLIO, Incorporated
Publication date:	10/30/2004
Series:	The American Religious Experience
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

DIANE MORGAN teaches religion and philosophy at Wilson College in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. She is the author of over a dozen books, including the Best Guide to Eastern Philosophy and Religion (2001).

Table of Contents

	Series Introduction	vii
	Preface	xi
	Timeline	xv
Chapter 1	Introduction	1
Chapter 2	The Buddha and His Teaching	19
Chapter 3	Theravada: The Way of the Elders	67
Chapter 4	Mahayana: The Second Turning of the Wheel	91
Chapter 5	American Zen	147
Chapter 6	Tibetan Buddhism: The Diamond Vehicle	211
Chapter 7	Contemporary American Buddhism: The Third Turning of the Wheel	240
Appendix	Note on Buddhist Names and Titles	295
	Who's Who in Buddhism	297
	Glossary	305
	Research Questions and Projects	321
	Resources	325
	Index	367