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Buddhism

Way of Life & Thought

Author Nancy Wilson Ross
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$24.95 US
Knopf | Vintage
5.18"W x 7.95"H x 0.58"D  
On sale Oct 12, 1981 | 224 Pages | 9780394747545
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Buddhism explains the origins, development and basic principles of the religion followed by nearly one-quarter of the people on earth.

"A clear, exhilarating exposition of the Buddhist way, well understood, well made, fun to read, and simple in the very best sense of the word—just as it should be!"—Peter Mathiessen

"No better, no more clear and attractive guide to an understanding of the simple yet penetrating principles of the great Indian teacher's philosophy could be imagined than this work of Nancy Wilson Ross."—Harrison Salisbury

Contents

The Buddha's Life Story and Basic Teachings

Introduction to General Teaching and Practice

Three Specific Approaches to Buddhism

Theravada or Hinayana Buddhism

Tibetan Buddhism

Zen Buddhism

Conclusion

Appendixes

Glossary
Nancy Wilson Ross (1901-1986) was a novelist, social historian, and longtime student of Asian life and thought. Her novels include The Left Hand Is the Dreamer; I, My Ancestor; and The Return of Lady Brace. Her nonfiction works include The World of Zen and Three Ways of Asian Wisdom: Hinduism, Buddhism, Zen. View titles by Nancy Wilson Ross
"No better, no more clear and attractive guide to an understanding of the simple yet penetrating principles of the great Indian teacher's philosophy could be imagined than this work of Nancy Wilson Ross." —Harrison Salisbury

"The lucid and graceful ease with which Nancy Wilson Ross reviews the history and elucidates the methods of the great schools of Buddhism is unmatched—as far as I know—in the literature of the subject. Buddhism: A Way of Life and Thought will be for scholars as delightful a refreshment of their interest and learning as it will be an enlightening and fascinating introduction for readers only now discovering this first and greatest of the world religions." —Joseph Campbell

"A clear, exhilarating exposition of the Buddhist way, well understood, well made, fun to read, and simple in the very best sense of the word—just as it should be!" —Peter Matthiessen

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Buddhism explains the origins, development and basic principles of the religion followed by nearly one-quarter of the people on earth.

"A clear, exhilarating exposition of the Buddhist way, well understood, well made, fun to read, and simple in the very best sense of the word—just as it should be!"—Peter Mathiessen

"No better, no more clear and attractive guide to an understanding of the simple yet penetrating principles of the great Indian teacher's philosophy could be imagined than this work of Nancy Wilson Ross."—Harrison Salisbury

Contents

The Buddha's Life Story and Basic Teachings

Introduction to General Teaching and Practice

Three Specific Approaches to Buddhism

Theravada or Hinayana Buddhism

Tibetan Buddhism

Zen Buddhism

Conclusion

Appendixes

Glossary

Author

Nancy Wilson Ross (1901-1986) was a novelist, social historian, and longtime student of Asian life and thought. Her novels include The Left Hand Is the Dreamer; I, My Ancestor; and The Return of Lady Brace. Her nonfiction works include The World of Zen and Three Ways of Asian Wisdom: Hinduism, Buddhism, Zen. View titles by Nancy Wilson Ross

Praise

"No better, no more clear and attractive guide to an understanding of the simple yet penetrating principles of the great Indian teacher's philosophy could be imagined than this work of Nancy Wilson Ross." —Harrison Salisbury

"The lucid and graceful ease with which Nancy Wilson Ross reviews the history and elucidates the methods of the great schools of Buddhism is unmatched—as far as I know—in the literature of the subject. Buddhism: A Way of Life and Thought will be for scholars as delightful a refreshment of their interest and learning as it will be an enlightening and fascinating introduction for readers only now discovering this first and greatest of the world religions." —Joseph Campbell

"A clear, exhilarating exposition of the Buddhist way, well understood, well made, fun to read, and simple in the very best sense of the word—just as it should be!" —Peter Matthiessen

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