The Geography of Religion -Moriel: Buddhism

The Chinese empire spanned more than two thousand years, providing the world with many important inventions and influential philosophies. Through thoughtful narrative supported by fully documented quotes, this title begins with A Brief History of Ancient China and then examines these questions: How Important Was the Great Wall in the Development of Ancient Chinese Civilization? What Effect Did Confucianism Have on the Chinese Moral and Political Outlook? How Did the Chinese Invention of Gunpowder Affect Warfare in the World? How Did the Silk Road Link China with the Rest of the World?

Buddhism, Fifth Edition tells the story of Buddhism's origins and its development into three major schools of thought--and presents the particular beliefs and practices of those schools of Buddhism that still flourish today. This fascinating title explores the concept of the "socially engaged Buddhist," the growth and practice of Buddhism in America, and the recent revival of Buddhism in Asia.

Gracefully blending scholarship and accessibility, Malcolm David Eckels Buddhism provides a succinct, authoritative introduction to one of the worlds great religious traditions. The text covers a wide range of subjects including buddhas and boddhisattvas, Zen meditation, Tantric scriptures, pilgrimage, temples, and festivals and rites.