Buddhism. A Very Short Introduction

Keown, Damien (author.). Marlo, Coleen, (reader.). hoopla digital. (Added Author). Read by Coleen Marlo. (Cast).

Summary: This Very Short Introduction offers listeners a superb overview of the teachings of the Buddha, as well as a succinct guide to the integration of Buddhism into daily life. What are the distinctive features of Buddhism? Who was the Buddha, and what are his teachings? Words such as "karma" and "nirvana" have entered our vocabulary, but what do they mean? Damien Keown provides a lively, informative response to these frequently asked questions about Buddhism. As he sheds light into how Buddhist thought developed over the centuries, Keown also highlights how contemporary dilemmas can be faced from a Buddhist perspective. In the second edition Keown provides new perspectives on Buddhist thought, including up-to-date material about the evolution of Buddhism throughout Asia, the material culture of Buddhism and its importance, new teachings on the ethics of war and peace, and changes to ethnicity, class, and gender.

Record details

ISBN: 1977305547
ISBN: 9781977305541
Physical Description: 1 online resource (1 audio file (4hr., 26 min.)) : digital.
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Edition: Unabridged.
Publisher: [United States] : Tantor Media, Inc., 2018.
Distributor: Made available through hoopla

Content descriptions

Restrictions on Access Note:	Instant title available through hoopla.
Participant or Performer Note:	Read by Coleen Marlo.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: World Wide Web.