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Critical Terms for the Study of Buddhism |
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Lopez, Donald Sewell, Jr.
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Lopez, Donald Sewell, Jr.
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| Date | 2005.05 |
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| Pages | 344 |
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| Publisher | University of Chicago Press |
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http://www.press.uchicago.edu
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| Location | Chicago, IL, US [芝加哥, 伊利諾伊州, 美國] |
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| Series | Buddhism and modernity |
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| Content type | 書籍=Book |
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| Language | 英文=English |
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| Keyword | 佛教人物=Buddhist; 修行方法=修行法門=Practice |
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| Abstract | Over the past century, Buddhism has come to be seen as a world religion, exceeding Christianity in longevity and, according to many, philosophical wisdom. Buddhism has also increasingly been described as strongly ethical, devoted to nonviolence, and dedicated to bringing an end to human suffering. And because it places such a strong emphasis on rational analysis, Buddhism is considered more compatible with science than the other great religions. As such, Buddhism has been embraced in the West, both as an alternative religion and as an alternative to religion. This volume provides a unique introduction to Buddhism by examining categories essential for a nuanced understanding of its traditions. Each of the fifteen essays here shows students how a fundamental term--from art to word--illuminates the practice of Buddhism, both in traditional Buddhist societies and in the realms of modernity. Apart from Buddha, the list of terms in this collection deliberately includes none that are intrinsic to the religion. Instead, the contributors explore terms that are important for many fields and that invite interdisciplinary reflection. Through incisive discussions of topics ranging from practice, power, and pedagogy to ritual, history, sex, and death, the authors offer new directions for the understanding of Buddhism, taking constructive and sometimes polemical positions in an effort both to demonstrate the shortcomings of assumptions about the religion and the potential power of revisionary approaches. Following the tradition of Critical Terms for Religious Studies, this volume is not only an invaluable resource for the classroom but one that belongs on the short list of essential books for anyone seriously interested in Buddhism and Asian religions. |
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| ISBN | 0226493156 (平); 0226493148 (精) |
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| Related reviews | - Book Review: "Critical Terms for the Study of Buddhism," ed. by Donald S. Lopez / O'Leary, Joseph S. (評論)
- Book Review: "Critical Terms for the Study of Buddhism," edited by Donald S. Lopez / Wesley, Arun Kumar (評論)
- Book Review: Critical Terms for the Study of Buddhism / Shiu, Henry C. H. (評論)
- Book Review: Critical Terms for the Study of Buddhism / Wedemeyer, Christian K. (著)
- Book review: Critical Terms for the Study of Buddhism Edited By Donald S. Lopez Jr. / Berkwitz, Stephen C. (著)
- Books Review: "Buddhist Art: An Illustrated Introduction," by Charles Chicarelli. "Critical Terms for the Study of Buddhism," ed. by Donald Lopez / Renard, John (著)
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| Created date | 2005.06.10 |
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| Modified date | 2014.05.05 |
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