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Critical Terms for the Study of Buddhism
Author Lopez, Donald Sewell, Jr. ; Lopez, Donald Sewell, Jr.
Date2005.05
Pages344
PublisherUniversity of Chicago Press
Publisher Url http://www.press.uchicago.edu
LocationChicago, IL, US [芝加哥, 伊利諾伊州, 美國]
SeriesBuddhism and modernity
Content type書籍=Book
Language英文=English
Keyword佛教人物=Buddhist; 修行方法=修行法門=Practice
AbstractOver 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.
ISBN0226493156 (平); 0226493148 (精)
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