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Record Nr.

UNINA9910782700103321

Autore

Laumakis Stephen J.

Titolo

An introduction to Buddhist philosophy / / Stephen J. Laumakis [[electronic resource]]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cambridge : , : Cambridge University Press, , 2008

ISBN

1-107-17660-3

0-511-80081-9

0-511-64958-4

0-511-38406-8

0-511-56842-8

0-511-38589-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xv, 283 pages) : digital, PDF file(s)

Collana

Cambridge introductions to philosophy

Disciplina

181.043

Soggetti

Buddhist philosophy

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Acknowledgments; Preface; Part I A sketch of the Buddha and the Dhamma; 1 The life of Siddhattha Gotama; 2 The contexts for the emergence of Buddhism; 3 The basic teachings of the Buddha; 4 One Buddhism or many Buddhisms?; Part II Details of the Dhamma; 5 Kamma, Samsara, and rebirth; 6 Interdependent arising; 7 Impermanence, no-enduring-self, and emptiness; 8 Moksa and Nibbana; Part III Development of the Dhamma/Dharma; 9 Bodhidharma's and Huineng's Buddhisms; 10 Pure Land Buddhism; 11 Tibetan Buddhism

12 Two forms of contemporary BuddhismEchoing the Buddha; His life; His teachings; Thich Nhat Hanh; His life; His teachings; Conclusion; Things to think about; Glossary; Bibliography; Primary sources; Secondary sources; Index

Sommario/riassunto

In 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.