By John W. Schroeder

ISBN-10: 8120819993

ISBN-13: 9788120819993

This e-book investigates either the philosophical and spiritual dimensions of Buddhism. It explores the position of meditation and religious method within the numerous colleges of Buddhism and provides a serious, philosophical research of the way liberation is conceived via vital Buddhist thinkers. it's hence important not just for Buddhist students, but additionally for college kids enrolled in classes in Buddhist philosophy and faith.

By Roy L. Prosterman, Timothy M. Hanstad

ISBN-10: 082134501X

ISBN-13: 9780821345016

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ISBN-10: 111802379X

ISBN-13: 9781118023792

Your hands-on consultant to this extensively practiced and old religion

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