Unmasking Buddhism

Unmasking Buddhism
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 183
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ISBN-10 : 9781444356618
ISBN-13 : 1444356615
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Book Synopsis Unmasking Buddhism by : Bernard Faure

Download or read book Unmasking Buddhism written by Bernard Faure and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-09-13 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: UNMASKING BUDDHISM Can we talk of Buddhism as a unified religion or are there many Buddhisms? Is Buddhism a religion of tolerance and pacifism as many people think? Is Buddhism a religion without god(s)? Or is it more of a philosophy than a religion? Renowned Buddhist scholar Bernard Faure answers these and other questions about the basic history, beliefs and nature of Buddhism in easy-to-understand language. It is an ideal introduction for anyone who has unanswered questions about one of the world’s largest and most popular religions.


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