The Foundations of Buddhism

The Foundations of Buddhism
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 352
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ISBN-10 : 9780192892232
ISBN-13 : 0192892231
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Book Synopsis The Foundations of Buddhism by : Rupert Gethin

Download or read book The Foundations of Buddhism written by Rupert Gethin and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1998-07-16 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this introduction to the foundations of Buddhism, Rupert Gethin concentrates on the ideas and practices which constitute the common heritage of the different traditions of Buddhism (Thervada, Tibetan and Eastern) which exist in the world today.


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