Download or read book Encyclopaedia of Buddhism Glossary of Buddhism Terms V 21 A World Faith Glossary of Buddhism Terms written by Madan Gopal Chitkara and published by . This book was released on 2005-12-01 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Encyclopaedia of Buddhism Glossary of Buddhism Terms V 21 A World Faith Glossary of Buddhism Terms V 21 written by Madan G. Chitkara and published by . This book was released on 2005-12 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Buddhist Dictionary written by Nyanatiloka Thera and published by Buddhist Publication Society. This book was released on 2004-12-01 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since its first publication in 1952, Buddhist Dictionary has been a trusted companion and helper in the study of Buddhist literature. The author, Nyanatiloka Thera, was qualified as few others have ever been to serve as a reliable guide through the field of Theravada Buddhist terminology and doctrine. In this book he offers authentic and lucid explanations of Pali Buddhist terms, with cross-references in English and source references as well. Amidst the welter of modern works on Buddhism, and translations differing one from the other, this book will help in identifying the doctrinal terms and in correcting misleading renderings. Not a mere word dictionary but an aid to the terminology of Theravada Buddhism. Buddhist Dictionary will be as helpful to the serious lay student as to the professional scholar.
Download or read book A Dictionary of Chinese Buddhist Terms written by William Edward Soothill and published by Motilal Banarsidass Publ.. This book was released on 1977 with total page 538 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is an outstanding work for which two eminent scholars of Chinese Buddhism separated by 2000 miles of ocean collaborated for complete ten years during which the manuscript crossed the Atlantic four times. The authors aim has been to provide a key for the student with which to unlock a closed door and which does serve to reveal the riches of the great Buddhist thesaurus in China. In the absence of a dictionary of Chinese Buddhist Terms it was small wonder that the translation of Chinese texts has made little progress important thought these are to the understanding of Mahayana buddhism especially in its Far Eastern development.
Download or read book A Dictionary of Buddhism written by Damien Keown and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2004-08-26 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new dictionary, now available in paperback as part of the best-selling Oxford Paperback Reference series, covers both historical and contemporary issues in Buddhism, and includes all Buddhist schools and cultures. Over 2,000 broad-ranging entries cover beliefs, doctrines, major teachers and scholars, place names, and artefacts, in a clear and concise style. The text is illustrated with line drawings of religious structures, iconographic forms and gestures, and ritual objects. Appendices include a chronology and a guide to canonical scriptures as well as a pronunciation guide for difficult names and terms.
Download or read book The Princeton Dictionary of Buddhism written by Robert E. Buswell (Jr.) and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With more than 5000 entries totaling over a million words, this is a comprehensive and authoritative dictionary of Buddhism. It also covers terms from all of the canonical Buddhist languages and traditions: Sanskrit, Pāli, Tibetan, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean.
Download or read book Encyclopaedia of Buddhism written by M. G. Chitkara and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 820 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Buddhism written by Damien Keown and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-12-16 with total page 953 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reflects the current state of scholarship in Buddhist Studies, its entries being written by specialists in many areas, presenting an accurate overview of Buddhist history, thought and practices, most entries having cross-referencing to others and bibliographical references. Contain around 1000 pages and 500,000 words, totalling around 1200 entries.
Download or read book Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Buddhism written by Samir Nath and published by Sarup & Sons. This book was released on 1998 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Encyclopaedia of Buddhism A World Faith Bodhisattva and Selflessness V 14 written by Madan Gopal Chitkara and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 830 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Gospel of Buddha Compiled from Ancient Records 1915 written by Paul Carus and published by . This book was released on 2008-06 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
Download or read book The Princeton Dictionary of Buddhism written by Donald S. Lopez and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With more than 5,000 entries totaling over a million words, this is the most comprehensive and authoritative dictionary of Buddhism ever produced in English. The Princeton Dictionary of Buddhism bridges the major Buddhist traditions to provide encyclopedic coverage of the most important terms, concepts, texts, authors, deities, schools, monasteries, and geographical sites from across the history of Buddhism.
Download or read book Buddhist Dictionary written by Nyanatiloka and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Thinking of Amitabha Buddha written by Rulu and published by Author House. This book was released on 2012-01-20 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mahayana Buddhist doctrine teaches that all sentient beings have Buddha nature and will eventually attain Buddhahood. For the spiritual training of those who are resolved to become Buddhas to benefit themselves and others, Sakyamuni Buddha recommends a Pure LandAmitabha Buddhas Land of Ultimate Bliss. To be reborn in that land, one must have faith, resolve, and training. In that splendid environment and in the excellent company of advanced Bodhisattvas, one will attain Buddhahood with Amitabha Buddhas training and support. The Pure Land School, originated in China, is founded on five sutras and one treatise. This book, Rulus second, presents these six texts and four other sutras in English, all translated from texts in the Chinese Buddhist Canon. Five of these ten English translations have never before been published in book form. To help readers, the translators introduction provides an organized presentation of Pure Land teachings; another chapter tells the life stories of the patriarchs of the Pure Land School. Buddhist terms are explained in the glossary. This book will benefit readers at all levels and serve as a basis for scholarly research. For those who aspire to be reborn in the Pure Land, it is the only English guidebook available.
Download or read book Buddhist Dictionary written by Nyanatiloka (Bhikkhu.) and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Buddhism written by Carl Olson and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-07-15 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Moving beyond the original bodhi tree where the historical Buddha attained enlightenment, Buddhism spread throughout Asia and in more recent history has become ubiquitous in America and other Western nations as it marches into the status of a major global religion. During its history westward, it has changed, adapted to new cultures, and offered spiritual help to those looking for answers to the problems of life. Buddhism is studied in institutions of higher education, practice by many people worldwide, and its literature is translated in numerous languages. Historical Dictionary of Buddhism, Second Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 900 cross-referenced entries on important personalities as well as complex theological concepts, significant practices, and basic writings and texts. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Buddhism.
