Encyclopedia Of Buddhism (Encyclopedia of World Religions)

"Provides and introduction to Buddhism, Daoism, Shinto, Confucianism, and other religious practices in East and Southeast Asia."--Résumé de l'éditeur Encyclopedia of World Religions is a new series from Facts On File that explores the major religions of the world, emphasizing the living faiths and their historical and social background. Each volume was written by an expert in the field, and reviewed and approved by series editor, J. Gordon Melton. Ideal for high school and junior college students, these authoritative references are accessible enough to be of use to the general reader as well as the serious scholar. Each volume includes approximately 600 A-to-Z entries that provide easy access to the theological concepts, personalities, historical events, institutions, and movements that helped shape the history of each religion and the way it is practiced today. Fascinating introductions by each author place the religion in context, and further readings, a bibliography, an index, and approximately 80 black-and-white photographs complete these invaluable resources. In approximately 700 A-to-Z entries, Encyclopedia of Buddhism provides easy access to the terms, concepts, personalities, historical events, institutions, and movements that helped shape the history of Buddhism and the way it is practiced today. Although the primary focus of the encyclopedia is clearly on Buddhism in all its forms, it also provides introductions to Daoism, Shinto, Confucianism, and other religious practices in East and Southeast Asia. A comprehensive introduction that provides an overview of the tradition, a chronology, cross-references, further readings, a bibliography, a thorough index, and approximately 60 black-and-white photographs complete this volume. This easy-to-use and essential encyclopedia is ideal for high school and college students, researchers, and general readers. - Publisher. This Is A General Introduction And Reference Primarily To Buddhism, But Also To Daoism, Shinto, Confucianism, And Other Major Religious Traditions Of East Asia That Are Not Covered In Other Volumes Of The Series. Articles By Scholars Of Religion, All But One American, Consider Important Figures, Both Asian And Western; Deities And Other Supernatural Beings; Rules And Concepts; Schools; Practices; And Other Aspects.--book News. Buddhism: An Introduction -- Chronology -- Entries A To Z -- Bibliography Of Buddhism And Related Eastern Asian Religions. Edward A. Irons [volume Editor]. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 601-610) And Index. Presents nearly seven hundred A-to-Z entries relating to Buddhism, including theological concepts, important figures, historical events, institutions, and movements; and includes entries on other religious practices such as Daoism and Confucianism. Contents 6 Preface 12 Introduction 14 Chronology 25 A 40 B 76 C 115 D 172 E 209 F 226 G 250 H 264 I 285 J 296 K 309 L 339 M 357 N 393 O 413 P 419 Q 435 R 439 S 452 T 522 U 566 V 578 W 591 X 613 Y 617 Z 629 Appendix 638 Bibliography 640 Index 650 "Provides and introduction to Buddhism, Daoism, Shinto, Confucianism, and other religious practices in East and Southeast Asia."--Résumé de l'éditeur