Buddhists: Understanding Buddhism Through the Lives of Practitioners

Buddhists: Understanding Buddhism Through the Lives of Practitioners
ISBN-10
1118322088
ISBN-13
9781118322086
Category
Religion
Pages
384
Language
English
Published
2014-04-02
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Author
Todd Lewis

Description

Buddhists: Understanding Buddhism through the Livesof Practitioners provides a series of case studies ofAsian and modern Western Buddhists, spanning history, gender, andclass, whose lives are representative of the ways in whichBuddhists throughout time have embodied the tradition. Portrays the foundational principles of Buddhist belief throughthe lives of believers, illustrating how the religion is put intopractice in everyday life Takes as its foundation the inherent diversity within Buddhistsociety, rather than focusing on the spiritual and philosophicalelite within Buddhism Reveals how individuals have negotiated the choices, tensions,and rewards of living in a Buddhist society Features carefully chosen case studies which cover a range ofAsian and modern Western Buddhists Explores a broad range of possible Buddhist orientations incontemporary and historical contexts

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