What Buddhists Believe

by Elizabeth Harris

Overview

Based on interviews with Buddhists living in both the West and the East, this is an accessible overview of the Buddhist tradition, which draws on personal insights, scholarly and non-scholarly, to cover both the doctrines and practices of the faith.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781851681686
Publisher:	Oneworld Publications
Publication date:	10/01/1998
Series:	Buddhism Series
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	5.30(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.75(d)

About the Author

Elizabeth J. Harris holds a Doctorate in Buddhist studies and has spent over seven years carrying out research in Sri Lanka. Currently Secretary for Inter-Faith Relations in the Methodist Church, her specialist areas are Theravada Buddhism and Buddhism and women.

Table of Contents

Preface vii
Introduction 1

1 The Buddha: Teacher of Gods and Humans 8
2 What the Buddha Taught 35
3 Meditation: The Way to Enlightenment 65
4 Buddhism and Social Engagement 99
5 Women in Buddhism 131
6 Challenging and Reinforcing Culture 159

Appendix: A Brief Guide to the Pali and Sanskrit Buddhist Textual Tradition 199

The Contributors 201
Glossary 205
Further Reading 209
Index 213

Editorial Reviews

"I warmly recommend this book"

Foundations

"An accessible introduction to the history, beliefs, practices, and traditional rituals of Buddhism"

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