Buddhism: History, Philosophy and Practices

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"The present book then, is an attempt to understand the fascination that Buddhism hold all over the world, even as it faces extinction from its own birthplace. Charting the development and evolution of the religion throughout the ages, the book is a chronicle of the Buddha’s way through the annals of history, underlining the change that have been wrought in its concepts and practices, especially as just what the original teaching of the Buddha was is a matter of some debate.

Nonetheless, the book is a genetic text to understand the basic precepts of Buddhism, highlighting the various sects, their personal philosophies, teachings and practices, and how they all add to the diversity of this religion. In effect, the book is highly useful introductory book to Buddhism, rendering its gamut of history, beliefs and ways of living in such a way to the reader that makes it both fascinating and enlightening."

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Vidyotma Singh

Born in 1940 Vidyotma Singh is a graduate of Jammu University and a free lance journalist. She writes on issues related to culture, philosophy and religion. She has extensively traveled within the country. Visiting spiritual centre and temples of India had been a passion with her. Over the past 18 years, her writings on religious and social issued have appeared in major of one more book- ‘Indian Society : Ancient narration of Changes that time to time right from the prehistoric age.

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Title
Buddhism: History, Philosophy and Practices
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Edition
1st ed.
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ISBN
8190764353
Length
viii+272p.
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