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Buddhism: A Very Short Introduction
Buddhism: A Very Short Introduction
Buddhism: A Very Short Introduction
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Buddhism: A Very Short Introduction

Written by Damien Keown

Narrated by Coleen Marlo

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This Very Short Introduction offers listeners a superb overview of the teachings of the Buddha, as well as a succinct guide to the integration of Buddhism into daily life. What are the distinctive features of Buddhism? Who was the Buddha, and what are his teachings? Words such as "karma" and "nirvana" have entered our vocabulary, but what do they mean? Damien Keown provides a lively, informative response to these frequently asked questions about Buddhism. As he sheds light into how Buddhist thought developed over the centuries, Keown also highlights how contemporary dilemmas can be faced from a Buddhist perspective.

In the second edition Keown provides new perspectives on Buddhist thought, including up-to-date material about the evolution of Buddhism throughout Asia, the material culture of Buddhism and its importance, new teachings on the ethics of war and peace, and changes to ethnicity, class, and gender.
LanguageEnglish
Release dateJul 31, 2018
ISBN9781541446250
Buddhism: A Very Short Introduction
Author

Damien Keown

Damien Keown is Emeritus Professor of Buddhist Ethics at Goldsmiths College, University of London. His research interests centre on the study of contemporary moral problems from a Buddhist perspective. He is co-founder of The Journal of Buddhist Ethics and the author of the best-selling 'Buddhism: A Very Short Introduction' and 'Buddhist Ethics: A Very Short Introduction', both from Oxford University Press.

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  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
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    As ususal with the 'Short introduction..' series, a workmanlike and readable introduction. I now know as much as I want to about the subject and where to go if I want more.

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    5/5
    Good introduction to Buddhism. Learned a few things I didn't know.
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    3/5
    Very basic.