Asian Religions in Practice - An Introduction

About the author

Donald S. Lopez, Jr., is Professor of Buddhist and Tibetan Studies in the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of Michigan. He is the editor of Princeton Readings in Religions, which includes Religions of China in Practice, Buddhism in Practice, Religions of India in Practice, Religions of Tibet in Practice, and the forthcoming book, Religions of Japan in Practice. His most recent publication is Prisoners of Shangri-La: Tibetan Buddhism and the West.

Summary

Offers overviews of the religions of Asia, providing both historical context and insightful analysis of Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Islam, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shinto, and Bon, as well as many local traditions.

Product details

• Assisted by: Donald S. Lopez (Editor)
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.03.1999
• EAN: 9780691005133
• ISBN: 978-0-691-00513-3
• No. of pages: 184
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 276 g
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions