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Interviews | November 19, 2009

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A Survey of Buddhism: Its Doctrines and Methods Through the Ages

by Sangharakshita

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ISBN13: 9780904766936
ISBN10: 0904766934
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An indispensable study of the whole field of Buddhist thought and practice, placing its development in a historical context. Now in its ninth edition.

"The best survey of Buddhism."- Dr Edward Conze

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This is a comprehensive study of the entire field of Buddhist thought and practice, describing the development of all the major doctrines and traditions and clearly demonstrating the underlying unity of all schools of Buddhism.
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About the Author

A respected translator and author of over fifty books, Sangharakshita began studying BUddhism at the age of 16. After 20 years studying in India he returned to England and set up the Friends of the Western Buddhist Order which has over 65 centres worldwide, including the USA.
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ISBN:
9780904766936
Subtitle:
Its Doctrines and Methods Through the Ages
Author:
Sangharakshita
Publisher:
Windhorse Publications (UK)
Subject:
Buddhism
Subject:
Buddhism - General
Publication Date:
August 2004
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
538
Dimensions:
9.00 x 6.00 in
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