- Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: Oneworld (Sep 1 2000)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1851682333
- ISBN-13: 978-1851682331
- Product Dimensions: 21.4 x 13.4 x 1.7 cm
- Shipping Weight: 113 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #892,527 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Product Description
From the teachings of the early masters to the growth of the tradition in the West, this authoritative new reference tool contains over 900 entries supplying information on all the key doctrines, practices, and figures central to Buddhism.
About the Author
John Powers is professor of Asian Studies at Australian National University. He is the author of 16 books and more than 50 academic articles.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
short but thorough,
By Theophanu (Hattiesburg, MS USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: A Concise Encyclopedia of Buddhism (Paperback)
This is an impressive pocket resource for Buddhism. Unlike some earlier reviewers, I did read it from cover to cover, and am very impressed. Powers' explanations of basic Buddhist concepts is very clear and straightforward. Of course in a work like this he had to be selective, but the range of entries is staggering, with good choices of what to include as most representative/interesting. He covers all the main Buddhist traditions, including modern western Buddhist movements. My only complaints are that he puts disproportionate stress on the twentieth century and on Tibetan Buddhism. His coverage of southeast Asia and Sri Lanka is very light. But it's definitely a VERY good reference work for anyone interested in Buddhism.
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Michael McCormack stupid and lazy.,
This review is from: A Concise Encyclopedia of Buddhism (Paperback)
Michael McCormack, Your review of this book shows your ignorance. You state the author needs more research yet you admit you did not even read the entire book! This review shows you are both stupid and lazy. I found it had impressive coverage for a book this size. You should stick to watching those Buffy The Vampire Slayer reruns You love so much. That is obviously your intellectual level!
5.0 out of 5 stars
A very handy reference tool,
By A Customer
This review is from: A Concise Encyclopedia of Buddhism (Paperback)
I found this an exceptionally reliable and useful one volume reference book for my studies. For its size, it has an impressive coverage of terms, history etc. It is also affordable. I highly recommend it.
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