Download or read book Buddhism: A Very Short Introduction written by Damien Keown and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2013-02-28 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the new edition of this lively and accessible Very Short Introduction to Buddhism, Damien Keown looks at all the distinctive features of the major world faith; examining the development of Buddhist thought over the centuries, its impact on daily life in contemporary society, and the spread of Buddhism throughout the world.