03588nam 22006252 450 991078270010332120160211114254.01-107-17660-30-511-80081-90-511-64958-40-511-38406-80-511-56842-80-511-38589-7(CKB)1000000000689446(EBL)335008(OCoLC)437204503(SSID)ssj0000361815(PQKBManifestationID)11243949(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000361815(PQKBWorkID)10353088(PQKB)10828992(UkCbUP)CR9780511800818(MiAaPQ)EBC335008(Au-PeEL)EBL335008(CaPaEBR)ebr10221461(CaONFJC)MIL239006(EXLCZ)99100000000068944620101021d2008|||| uy| 0engur|||||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierAn introduction to Buddhist philosophy /Stephen J. Laumakis[electronic resource]Cambridge :Cambridge University Press,2008.1 online resource (xv, 283 pages) digital, PDF file(s)Cambridge introductions to philosophyTitle from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).0-521-67008-X 0-521-85413-X Includes bibliographical references and index.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 Buddhism12 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; IndexIn 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.Cambridge introductions to philosophy.Buddhist philosophyTextbooksBuddhist philosophy181.043Laumakis Stephen J.1480656UkCbUPUkCbUPBOOK9910782700103321An introduction to Buddhist philosophy3697370UNINA