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Product details
- ISBN 9780754836179
- Dimensions: 216 x 282mm
- Publication Date: 01 Dec 2025
- Publisher: Anness Publishing
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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The Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, lived in India in the 5th
century bce. His life and teachings have provided inspiration for
people around the world ever since. With an estimated 350 million
adherents, Buddhism is the fifth largest belief system in the world
today. This expert and accessible book introduces and explains Buddhist
history, philosophy and practice. It is illustrated throughout with over
500 magnificent photographs of paintings, statues, historical sites,
archaeological finds, festivals and rituals. The history of Buddhism is
explored in detail, beginning with the life of the Buddha. This is
followed by a chronological and geographical discussion of the
dissemination of the religion, and an examination of Buddhism’s
interaction with new cultures and ideas. An exploration of core texts
and traditions provides insights into the Buddhist philosophies of
compassion, tolerance and non-violence, as well as key concepts such as
karma, samsara and nirvana. Special themed features deal with topics as
varied as Buddhist art, architecture and symbolism, ethics and political
engagement, and the practice of meditation. The story of Buddhism is
supported by a timeline, maps and a glossary. This book is the perfect
introduction to Buddhism for general readers, and a handy resource for
students.
The book provides a general introduction to Buddhist philosophy, from the life and teachings of the Buddha in the 5th century bce to modern-day interpretations. Discusses the principal texts in the Buddhist canon, and explains key concepts such as karma, samsara and nirvana. Describes the evolution of the different schools of Buddhism, and the contemporary importance and role of Buddhism across the globe. Special themed features focus on Buddhist art, symbolism and architecture, as well as Buddhist holy days, festivals and rituals. Illustrated with more than 500 photographs of paintings, statues, important historical sites and archaeological finds, plus informative artworks and maps.
The book provides a general introduction to Buddhist philosophy, from the life and teachings of the Buddha in the 5th century bce to modern-day interpretations. Discusses the principal texts in the Buddhist canon, and explains key concepts such as karma, samsara and nirvana. Describes the evolution of the different schools of Buddhism, and the contemporary importance and role of Buddhism across the globe. Special themed features focus on Buddhist art, symbolism and architecture, as well as Buddhist holy days, festivals and rituals. Illustrated with more than 500 photographs of paintings, statues, important historical sites and archaeological finds, plus informative artworks and maps.
Consultant editor Ian Harris was Professor of Buddhist
Studies at the University of Cumbria. Among his books are Cambodian
Buddhism and Buddhism Under Pol Pot. Helen Varley is a journalist and
author who specializes in history, religion, travel, Eastern spiritual
thought, and yoga. Peter Connolly holds a PhD in Comparative Religion
and Philosophy from the University of Lancaster. Stefania Travagnin
holds a PhD in the Study of Religions from the School of Oriental and
African Studies, University of London.
