Buddha: A Very Short Introduction

Buddha: A Very Short Introduction
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Publisher : OUP Oxford
Total Pages : 128
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ISBN-10 : 9780191606649
ISBN-13 : 0191606642
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Book Synopsis Buddha: A Very Short Introduction by : Michael Carrithers

Download or read book Buddha: A Very Short Introduction written by Michael Carrithers and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2001-02-22 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Michael Carrithers guides us through the complex and sometimes conflicting information that Buddhist texts give about the life and teaching of the Buddha. He discusses the social and political background of India in the Buddha's time, and traces the development of his thought. He also assesses the rapid and widespread assimilation of Buddhism and its contemporary relevance. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.


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