The Buddhist Handbook: A Complete Guide to Buddhist Schools, Teaching, Practice, and History - Softcover

Snelling, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0892813199 ISBN 13: 9780892813193

Publisher: Inner Traditions, 1992

Synopsis

Explains all aspects of this ancient religion, from the early history, world view, meditation practices, and festivals of Buddhism to the westward migration of Buddhist thought and its contribution to the field of psychotherapy. Included are chapters on Who's Who in Buddhism (a modern Western perspective) and contemporary Buddhist activities in North America.

This is the first book to provide an overview of Buddhism worldwide. A consumer's guide to Buddhism, this handbook serves as the perfect introduction. Offers an orientation to the different schools, concepts, interpretations, teachers, and organizations throughout the Buddhist world.

About this title

About the Author:

Editor of The Middle Way (the oldest Buddhist journal in the West) from 1980-87, John Snelling was also the general secretary of the Buddhist Society in London from 1980-84.

From Library Journal:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Inner Traditions
• Publication date: 1992
• ISBN 10: 0892813199
• ISBN 13: 9780892813193
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 337