{"product_id":"an-introduction-to-buddhist-philosophy-paperback-9780521670081","title":"An Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy (Paperback) 9780521670081","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eAn Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis clearly written undergraduate textbook explains the origin and development of Buddhist ideas and concepts.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eStephen J. Laumakis (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521670081, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 21 February 2008\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e300 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.1 x 17 x 2 cm, 0.48 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIn this clearly written undergraduate textbook, Stephen Laumakis explains the origin and development of Buddhist ideas and concepts, focusing on the philosophical ideas and arguments presented and defended by selected thinkers and sutras from various traditions. He starts with a sketch of the Buddha and the Dharma, and highlights the origins of Buddhism in India. He then considers specific details of the Dharma with special attention to Buddhist metaphysics and epistemology, and examines the development of Buddhism in China, Japan, and Tibet, concluding with the ideas of the Dalai Lama and Thich Nhat Hanh. In each chapter he includes explanations of key terms and teachings, excerpts from primary source materials, and presentations of the arguments for each position. His book will be an invaluable guide for all who are interested in this rich and vibrant philosophy.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e Part I. A Sketch of the Buddha and the Dhamma: 1. The life of Siddhattha Gotama\u003cbr\u003e 2. The contexts for the emergence of Buddhism\u003cbr\u003e 3. The basic teachings of the Buddha\u003cbr\u003e 4. One Buddhism or many Buddhisms?\u003cbr\u003e Part II. Details of the Dhamma: 5. Kamma, Samsara, and rebirth\u003cbr\u003e 6. Interdependent arising\u003cbr\u003e 7. Impermanence, no-enduring-self and emptiness\u003cbr\u003e 8. Moksa and Nibbana\u003cbr\u003e Part III. Development of the Damma\/Dharma: 9. Bodhidharma's and Huineng's Buddhisms\u003cbr\u003e 10. Pure land Buddhism\u003cbr\u003e 11. Tibetan Buddhism\u003cbr\u003e 12. Two forms of contemporary Buddhism.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Buddhism [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Buddhism\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Buddhism%20%5BHRE%5D%22\"\u003eHRE\u003c\/a\u003e], Philosophy of religion [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Philosophy of religion\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Philosophy%20of%20religion%20%5BHRAB%5D%22\"\u003eHRAB\u003c\/a\u003e], Philosophy [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Philosophy\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Philosophy%20%5BHP%5D%22\"\u003eHP\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46003426132248,"sku":"9780521670081","price":33.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521670081i_d2d1587c-ce5a-4b92-aac4-74f2ae97bcca.jpg?v=1691379721","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/an-introduction-to-buddhist-philosophy-paperback-9780521670081","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}