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Publication

1998 - Barnes & Noble Books, New York, N.Y, New York (State)

Word Count

84,250 words, Guess

Page Count

337 pages

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  • DDC294.3
  • LCCBQ4012 .S64 1998

Description

This book offers a comprehensive worldwide cultural and historical view of Buddhism. The initial chapters detail its spread from India into China, Asia, Tibet, Japan, and adjacent areas. Later chapters deal with Buddhism in Europe since World War II, the history of North American Buddhism, and the influence of Buddhism on psychotherapy. The book is indexed and the appendixes contain a who's who in Buddhism; World Buddhist Festival dates; the addresses of the major North American, European, and world Buddhist societies; and bibliographies for each chapter. The only deficiency is that it's not a good guide to the practical details of meditation--the author believes meditation needs to be practiced under the direction of a teacher. Recommended for large public and college libraries. - Del Cain, V.A. Medical Ctr. Lib., Bedford, Mass. Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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