Exploring the essence of Buddhism, this illustrated work offers a broad view of the origin and development of the faith, as well as fundamental Buddhist texts. Intended for both potential converts as well as those who simply want to satisfy their curiosity, each chapter of the book is written by an expert in the field, bringing a rich diversity to the Buddha's teachings. Theaccessible text delves deep into complicated subject matter and is accompanied bymore than300 images of Buddhist architecture and other works of art. A ...
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Exploring the essence of Buddhism, this illustrated work offers a broad view of the origin and development of the faith, as well as fundamental Buddhist texts. Intended for both potential converts as well as those who simply want to satisfy their curiosity, each chapter of the book is written by an expert in the field, bringing a rich diversity to the Buddha's teachings. Theaccessible text delves deep into complicated subject matter and is accompanied bymore than300 images of Buddhist architecture and other works of art. A separate section that analyzes sacred writings and the chronology of the faith is also included. Un profundo recorrido del Budismo, esta obra ilustrada proporciona una amplia perspectiva acerca de los origenes y el desarrollo de esta fe, asi como sus textos fundamentales. Escrito tanto para el lector que desea introducirse en esta religion como para aquel que pretende profundizar en alguno de sus aspectos, cada capitulo esta escrito por un experto en la materia, lo que aporta una enriquecedora vision de las ensenanzas expuestas por elBuda. El texto, escrito de manera amena y accesible, es sumamente riguroso yesta acompanado de numerosas imagenes de obras de arte o de ejemplos de la arquitectura budista. Tambien se incluye una seccio dedicada a analizar las escrituras sagradas y una cronologia de los hechos mas destacados del budismo. "
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