Publication

1983 - Oxford University Press, Oxford [Oxfordshire, England

Language

English

Word Count

25,500 words, Guess

Page Count

102 pages

Identifiers

  • Internet Archivebuddha0000carr
  • ISBN-100192875892
  • ISBN-100192875906
  • ISBN-139780192875891
  • ISBN-139780192875907
and 6 more
  • Library of Congress Control Number83008004
  • OCLC Control Number9440943
  • OCLC Control Number59173105
  • Better World Books9780192875891
  • Better World Books9780192875907
  • Open LibraryOL3166032M

Classifications

  • DDC294.3/6
  • LCCBQ882 .C37 1983
  • LCCBQ882

Description

"Michael Carrithers guides us through the diverse accounts of the life and teaching of the Buddha. He discusses the social and political background of India in the Buddha's time, and traces the development of his thought. He also assesses the rapid and widespread assimilation of Buddhism and its relevance today."--Jacket.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • Past masters

Other Editions

  • The BuddhaOxford University Press1983-01-01

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