Buddhism in America
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 10
0882294369
ISBN 13
9780882294360
Category
Unknown
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Publication Year
1978
Publisher
Pages
342 pages
Subject
Buddhism United States.
Abstract
pt. 1. The nature of Buddhism. The Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha -- pt. 2. Buddhism in America. The history and nature of Buddhism in America : an overview -- Amida's pure land and the Buddhist churches of America -- Zeal for Zen -- From Tibetan peaks to Berkeley Hills : Tantrism in America -- Nichiren Shoshu of America : a religion of peace through happiness -- Chinese Buddhism for Americans -- Satipatthana comes west : the old wisdom school in America -- Buddhism and the problems of American society -- Buddhism, psychology, and psychotherapy -- Buddhism and the Christian tradition in America -- pt. 3. The American Buddhist. Who are the American Buddhists? -- Why Buddhism? -- pt. 4. Conclusions and speculations. What future for Buddhism in America?
Description
xvii, 342 pages, 4 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Biblio Notes
2072797
Number of Copies
1
