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Informationen zum Autor Klaus K. Klostermaier, Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, is University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Manitoba in Canada. Klappentext Written by a well-respected author and established scholar, Klostermaier's 'Buddhism: A Short Introduction' is a meticulous examination of this ancient and diverse religious tradition. Using jargon-free and accessible language, the author explores not only the origins and development of the Buddhist tradition, but also offers a detailed study of its schools, doctrines and practices. Specific topics include: ¿ Buddhism as a living tradition of both east and west ¿ the Buddhist path to liberation ¿ meditation and education ¿ women in the development and history of Buddhism Introducing all the major texts, this authoritative study allows the reader to become acquainted with both the intellectual content and the unique flavour of Buddhism and Buddhist writings. Zusammenfassung Providing comprehensive coverage of the origins of Buddhism! while also tackling the doctrines and practices of this ancient faith! this comprehensive guide is an insightful and jargon-free picture of the great faith. All the most important topics are rendered accessible to the reader! among them Buddhism as a living tradition; meditation and education; and the goal of Nirvana. Answering all the questions most people would ask about the key issues of Buddhism! Buddhism: A Short Introduction will enable readers to better understand the vast and varied phenomenon that has deeply shaped a great part of humanity past and present. Inhaltsverzeichnis List of figures and tables Preface Introduction PART 1: The 'Three Jewels' of Buddhism 1. The Buddha 2. The Dhamma: Background and Expressions 3. The Content of the Buddha-Dhamma 4. The Sangha PART 2: The Buddhist Past 5. The Way to Nibbana 6. Buddhist Meditation 7. The Bodhisativa Path PART 3: Schools of Buddhism 8. Buddhist Systematic and Polemic 9. Madhyamaka, Yogacara and Tantric Buddhism 10. Conclusion Appendix 1: Buddhist Literature: Primary Sources Appendix 2: English Translations of Buddhist Sources Appendix 3: Chronology Glossary Bibliography Index...