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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
Online Resources
| Location | Call number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| English Book (4/F) | 294.3 GET 1998 | Available |