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The foundations of Buddhism

Gethin, Rupert, author.
Oxford, [England] : Oxford University Press, 1998

In this introduction to the foundations of Buddhism, Rupert Gethin concentrates on the ideas and practices which constitute the common heritage of the different traditions of Buddhism (Theravāda, Tibetan and Eastern) which exist in the world today

Bibliographic Information


Format: Book
Author: Gethin, Rupert,
Subject: Buddhism
Publication Year:1998
Language:English
Published:Oxford, [England] : Oxford University Press, 1998
ISBN:9780192892232
0192892231
Series:OPUS book (Oxford University Press)
Notes:Includes bibliographical references (pages 302-318) and index
The Buddha : the story of the Awakened One -- The word of the Buddha : Buddhist scriptures and schools -- Four truths : the disease, the cause, the cure, the medicine -- The Buddhist community : monks, nuns, and lay followers -- The Buddhist cosmos : the thrice-thousandfold world -- No self : personal continuity and dependent arising -- The Buddhism path : the way of calm and insight -- The Abhidharma : the higher teaching -- The Mahāyāna : the great vehicle -- Evolving traditions of Buddhism : south, east, north, and west
Course: HIST420

Availability at HKSYU Library


Location Call number Status
English Book (4/F) 294.3 GET 1998 Available