Encyclopedia of Buddhism

Buswell, Robert E. (Added Author). Gale Group. (Added Author).

Summary: This encyclopedia describes the Buddhist world view, basic teachings and practices of Buddhism, as well as its different schools and sects. In addition to containing entries on Buddhist scriptures, art, architecture, divinities, monastic orders, festivals, rites and ceremonies, this 2-vol. set explores the history of Buddhism, the different forms it has taken in different parts of the world, and how Buddhism has blended with other religions.

Record details

ISBN: 9780028659107 (electronic book)
ISBN: 0028659104 (electronic book)
ISBN: 0028657187 (set)
ISBN: 0028657195 (v. 1)
ISBN: 0028657209 (v. 2)
Physical Description: electronic
electronic resource
access
remote
Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Macmillan Reference USA, c2004.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Reproduction Note:	Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mi : Gale. Available via World Wide Web.
Original Version Note:	Original: 2 v. : ill., photos., maps ; 29 cm.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: Internet.