The Story of Buddhism: A Concise Guide to Its History & Teachings

289 Pages·2001·2.9 MB·english

by  Donald S. Lopez Jr.

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BUDDHISM
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C ONT ENT S
Ackwnloedgments IX
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INTRODUCTION
I THEU NIVERSE I9
2 37
THE BUDDHA
3 THED HARMA I03
4 MONASTICL IFE I03
5 LAYP RACTICE I67
6 206
ENLIGHTENMENT
CONCLUSION 254
Gloasrsy
Bibglriaophy
Index

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