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An introduction to Buddhist philosophy /

"In this clearly written undergraduate textbook, Stephen Laumakis explains the origin and development of Buddhist ideas and concepts, focusing on the philosophical ideas and arguments presented and defended by selected thinkers and sutras from various traditions. He starts with a sketch of the...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Laumakis, Stephen J.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2008.
Colección:Cambridge introductions to philosophy.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • The life of Siddhattha Gotama
  • The contexts for the emergence of Buddhism
  • The basic teachings of the Buddha
  • One Buddhism or many Buddhisms?
  • Kamma, Samsara, and rebirth
  • Interdependent arising
  • Impermanence, no-enduring-self, and emptiness
  • Moksa and Nibbana
  • Bodhidharma's and Huineng's Buddhisms
  • Pure land Buddhism
  • Tibetan Buddhism
  • Two forms of contemporary Buddhism.