{"product_id":"buddhism-16","title":"Buddhism","description":"The Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, lived in India in the 5th\n century bce. His life and teachings have provided inspiration for \npeople around the world ever since. With an estimated 350 million \nadherents, Buddhism is the fifth largest belief system in the world \ntoday. This expert and accessible book introduces and explains Buddhist \nhistory, philosophy and practice. It is illustrated throughout with over\n 500 magnificent photographs of paintings, statues, historical sites, \narchaeological finds, festivals and rituals. The history of Buddhism is \nexplored in detail, beginning with the life of the Buddha. This is \nfollowed by a chronological and geographical discussion of the \ndissemination of the religion, and an examination of Buddhism’s \ninteraction with new cultures and ideas. An exploration of core texts \nand traditions provides insights into the Buddhist philosophies of \ncompassion, tolerance and non-violence, as well as key concepts such as \nkarma, samsara and nirvana. Special themed features deal with topics as \nvaried as Buddhist art, architecture and symbolism, ethics and political\n engagement, and the practice of meditation. The story of Buddhism is \nsupported by a timeline, maps and a glossary. This book is the perfect \nintroduction to Buddhism for general readers, and a handy resource for \nstudents.\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\nThe 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. \nDiscusses the principal texts in the Buddhist canon, and explains key \nconcepts such as karma, samsara and nirvana. Describes the evolution of \nthe different schools of Buddhism, and the contemporary importance and \nrole of Buddhism across the globe. Special themed features focus on \nBuddhist art, symbolism and architecture, as well as Buddhist holy days,\n festivals and rituals. Illustrated with more than 500 photographs of \npaintings, statues, important historical sites and archaeological finds,\n plus informative artworks and maps.","brand":"Anness Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56399095300440,"sku":"9780754836179","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780754836179.jpg?v=1778035532","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/buddhism-16","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}