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Vorbestellen	Zweigstelle: 07., Urban-Loritz-Pl. 2a	Standorte: PR.F Carr / College 3g - Englisch / Regal 3g-1	Status: Verfügbar	Frist:	Vorbestellungen: 0

* VSI Buddhism is one of the best selling titles in the series: 26,000 copies sold since publication in 1996* Until the 20th century, the Buddha was probably the most influential thinker in human history* Covers the life of the Buddha and the genesis and significance of his teaching* Also discusses how and why Buddhism spread across continents and survived so well through the centuries* First published in the Past Masters series, where it has sold well over 30,000 copiesMichael Carrithers guides us through the complex and sometimes conflicting information that Buddhist texts give about the life and teaching of the Buddha. He discusses the social and political background of India in the Buddha's time, and traces the development of his thought. He also assesses the rapid and widespread assimilation of Buddhism and its contemporary relevance.Readership: General readers interested in Buddhism or non-Western religions more generally; students of religious studies or Asian culture and history.1: Introduction2: Early life and renunciation3: To the awakening4: The awakening5: The mission and the deathFurther readingIndex