The Oxford Handbook of Contemporary Buddhism

The Oxford Handbook of Contemporary Buddhism
By:"Assistant Professor of Religious Studies Michael Jerryson","Michael Jerryson"
Published on 2016-12-01 by Oxford University Press

As an incredibly diverse religious system, Buddhism is constantly changing. The Oxford Handbook of Contemporary Buddhism offers a comprehensive collection of work by leading scholars in the field that tracks these changes up to the present day. Taken together, the book provides a blueprint to understanding Buddhism's past and uses it to explore the ways in which Buddhism has transformed in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. The volume contains 41 essays, divided into two sections. The essays in the first section examine the historical development of Buddhist traditions throughout the world. These chapters cover familiar settings like India, Japan, and Tibet as well as the less well-known countries of Vietnam, Bhutan, and the regions of Latin America, Africa, and Oceania. Focusing on changes within countries and transnationally, this section also contains chapters that focus explicitly on globalization, such as Buddhist international organizations and diasporic communities. The second section tracks the relationship between Buddhist traditions and particular themes. These chapters review Buddhist interactions with contemporary topics such as violence and peacebuilding, and ecology, as well as Buddhist influences in areas such as medicine and science. Offering coverage that is both expansive and detailed, The Oxford Handbook of Contemporary Buddhism delves into some of the most debated and contested areas within Buddhist Studies today.

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The Life of Buddhism

The Life of Buddhism
By:"Frank Reynolds","Jason A. Carbine"
Published on 2000 by Univ of California Press

Bringing together 15 essays by international Buddhist scholars, this book offers a distinctive portrayal of the life of Buddhism. The contributors focus on a range of religious practices across the Buddhist world, from New York to Tibet.

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Hinduism

Hinduism
By:"Madhu Bazaz Wangu"
Published on 2009 by Infobase Publishing

Discusses the history, beliefs, and traditions of Hinduism, dispelling misconceptions and providing understanding of the interconnection of religion and politics in India, the problems facing Hindu communities around the world and American movements in Hinduism.

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Islam

Islam
By:"Kim Whitehead"
Published on 2004 by Mason Crest

The volumes in the 'Introducing Islam' series will help readers understand Islam and the Muslim world.

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Islam

Islam
By:"Andrew Egan"
Published on 2002 by Heinemann

Produced specifically to answer QCA concerns over attainment and assessment in RE at Key Stage 3, Modern World Religions is a series that balances learning about religions with learning from religions. It comprises differentiated Student Books, Teacher's Resource Packs and CD-ROMs, on the six major world faiths.

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Facets of Buddhism

Facets of Buddhism
By:"Shotaro Iida"
Published on 1993 by Routledge

First published in 1993. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

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The Faces of Buddhism in America

The Faces of Buddhism in America
By:"Charles S. Prebish"
Published on 1998 by Univ of California Press

The editors bring some of the leading voices in Buddhist studies to examine the debates surrounding contemporary Buddhism's many faces. Race, feminism, homosexuality, psychology, environmentalism, and notions of authority are some of the issues confronting the religion today. 9 photos.

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Islam in China

Islam in China
By:"Raphael Israeli"
Published on 2002-01-01 by Lexington Books

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Buddhism

Buddhism
By:"Malcolm David Eckel"
Published on 2010 by The Rosen Publishing Group

Describes the origins, principal teachings, scriptures, important figures, historical events, and festivals of Buddhism.

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Early Christian Art and Architecture

Early Christian Art and Architecture
By:
Published on 1988-01-01 by Univ of California Press

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Islam

Islam
By:"Muhammad Saed Abdul-Rahman"
Published on 2007-11-01 by MSA Publication Limited

This authoritative series discusses issues relevant to Islam and presents accurate and reliable information based on the true beliefs and practices of the Prophet and his companions. (World Religions)

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Buddhism

Buddhism
By:"Leslie D. Alldritt"
Published on 2009-01-01 by Infobase Publishing

Provides a history of the religion, offering information on Buddhist foundations, scriptures, worldview, worship, holidays, and some of its most famous practitioners.

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Buddhist Warfare

Buddhist Warfare
By:"Michael Jerryson","Mark Juergensmeyer"
Published on 2010-01-08 by OUP USA

This book offers eight essays examining the dark side of a tradition often regarded as the religion of peace. The authors note the conflict between the Buddhist norms of non-violence and the prohibition of the killing of sentient beings and acts of state violence supported by the Buddhist community (sangha), acts of civil violence in which monks participate, and Buddhist intersectarian violence.

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The Foundations of Buddhism

The Foundations of Buddhism
By:"Rupert Gethin"
Published on 1998-07-16 by OUP Oxford

Buddhism is a vast and complex religious and philosophical tradition with a history that stretches over 2,500 years, and which is now followed by around 115 million people. 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. From the narrative of the story of the Buddha, through discussions of aspects such as textual traditions, the framework of the Four Noble Truths, the interaction between the monastic and lay ways of life, the cosmology of karma and rebirth, and the path of the bodhisattva, this books provides a stimulating introduction to Buddhism as a religion and way of life, which will also be of interest to those who are more familiar with the subject.

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Hinduism

Hinduism
By:"Karan Singh"
Published on 2005-01-01 by Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd

Sterling Book of Hinduism

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The Curious Christian

The Curious Christian
By:"Barnabas Piper"
Published on 2017-03-01 by B&H Publishing Group

Author Barnabas Piper explores what curiosity is for Chrisitans, and how it affects relationships, how we view art, entertainment, media, and politics, pointing them to discover a deeper connection with God.

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Buddhism

Buddhism
By:"Charles S. Prebish"
Published on 2010-11-01 by Penn State Press

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Buddhism

Buddhism
By:"Philip Wilkinson","Steve Teague"
Published on 2003-10 by Dk Pub

Provides an introduction to Buddhism, discussing the history, beliefs, key figures, and practices of the religion.

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Hinduism

Hinduism
By:"Sir Monier Monier-Williams"
Published on 1877 by

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Islam and Politics

Islam and Politics
By:"John L. Esposito"
Published on 1998 by Syracuse University Press

This work on Islam and politics updates major country case studies and adds coverage of Tunisia, Algeria, the Taliban of Afghanistan and HAMAS. It also addresses the issues of democratization and the clash of civilization debate.

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Buddhism without Beliefs

Buddhism without Beliefs
By:"Stephen Batchelor"
Published on 1998-03-01 by Penguin

A national bestseller and acclaimed guide to Buddhism for beginners and practitioners alike In this simple but important volume, Stephen Batchelor reminds us that the Buddha was not a mystic who claimed privileged, esoteric knowledge of the universe, but a man who challenged us to understand the nature of anguish, let go of its origins, and bring into being a way of life that is available to us all. The concepts and practices of Buddhism, says Batchelor, are not something to believe in but something to do—and as he explains clearly and compellingly, it is a practice that we can engage in, regardless of our background or beliefs, as we live every day on the path to spiritual enlightenment.

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Hinduism

Hinduism
By:"Vasudha Narayanan"
Published on 2009-08 by The Rosen Publishing Group

Describes the origins, principal teachings, scriptures, important figures, historical events, and holidays of Hinduism.

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The Myth of Christian Uniqueness

The Myth of Christian Uniqueness
By:"John Hick","Paul F. Knitter"
Published on 2005-01-25 by Wipf and Stock Publishers

A new model of Christian theology, the 'pluralistic' model, is taking shape, moving beyond the traditional models of exclusivism (Christianity as the only true religion) and inclusivism (Christianity as the best religion) toward a view that recognizes the possibility of many valid religions. In this volume, a widely representative group of eminent Christian theologians - Protestant and Catholic, male and female, from East and West, First and Third Worlds - explores genuinely new attitudes toward other believers and traditions, expanding and refining the discussion and debate over pluralistic theology. Contributors are: Gordon D. Kaufman, John Hick, Langdon Gilkey, Wilfred Cantwell Smith, Stanley J. Samartha, Raimundo Panikkar, Seiichi Yagi, Rosemary Radford Ruether, Marjorie Jewitt Suchocki, Aloysius Pieris, Tom F. Driver, and Paul F. Knitter.

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The House of Islam

The House of Islam
By:"Ed Husain"
Published on 2018-06-19 by Bloomsbury Publishing USA

A fascinating and revelatory exploration of the intricacies of Islam and the inner psyche of the Muslim world from the bestselling author of The Islamist 'Islam began as a stranger,' said the Prophet Mohammed, 'and one day, it will again return to being a stranger.' The gulf between Islam and the West is widening. A faith rich with strong values and traditions, observed by nearly two billion people across the world, is seen by the West as something to be feared rather than understood. Sensational headlines and hard-line policies spark enmity, while ignoring the feelings, narratives and perceptions that preoccupy Muslims today. Wise and authoritative, The House of Islam seeks to provide entry to the minds and hearts of Muslims the world over. It introduces us to the fairness, kindness and mercy of Mohammed; the aims of sharia law, through commentary on scripture, to provide an ethical basis to life; the beauty of Islamic art and the permeation of the divine in public spaces; and the tension between mysticism and literalism that still threatens the House of Islam. The decline of the Muslim world and the current crises of leadership mean that a glorious past, full of intellectual nobility and purpose, is now exploited by extremists and channelled into acts of terror. How can Muslims confront the issues that are destroying Islam from within, and what can the West do to help work towards that end? Ed Husain expertly and compassionately guides us through the nuances of Islam and its people, contending that the Muslim world need not be a stranger to the West, nor its enemy, but a peaceable ally.

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Buddhism

Buddhism
By:"Catherine Hewitt"
Published on 1995 by

An illustrated history and explanation of the beliefs and practices of Buddhism.

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