Encyclopedia of Buddhism

Robert E. Buswell0028657187, 9780028659107, 9780028657189, 0028657195, 0028657209

Buddhism is one [of] the world’s major religions with influences reaching far beyond its origins in East Asia, yet it is surprising that it has taken so long for a comprehensive reference source on this religion to appear. Macmillan’s work covers not only the familiar topics found in many existing titles on Buddhism but delves deeper. Some 250 experts have crafted scholarly yet accessible articles on nearly 500 topics ranging from rituals and practices to art and Western influence.

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Table of contents :
Team DDU……Page 1
CONTENTS……Page 6
Preface……Page 8
List of Articles……Page 12
List of Contributors……Page 20
Synoptic Outline of Entries……Page 28
Maps: The Diffusion of Buddhism……Page 36
Appendix: Timelines of Buddhist History……Page 976
Index……Page 990