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Buddhism
  • Language: en

Buddhism

Assuming no previous knowledge on the part of the reader, Fowler (philosophy and religious studies, U. of Wales College, Newport, England) presents a history of Buddhism, covers some basic principles, and describes six major doctrines and sects. Distributed by ISBS. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Buddhism
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 241

Buddhism

There is an immense diversity and richness in the matrix of belief systems commonly known as "Buddhism". This text discusses issues such as the legacy of India and the life of the Buddha. Information is included on the beliefs and practices of the Mahayana and Theraveda schools.

World Religions
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 444

World Religions

An introduction to the world religions of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism. Emphasis is placed on the living religion and the whole work is designed as a first-level introduction for those who have little or no previous knowledge of these religions.

Causality
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 459

Causality

This book examines the concepts of cause and effect from two dimensions. The first concerns the macrocosm of the Universe and how each belief system views creation. The second dimension explores the ways in which beliefs about creation influence the microcosmic world in terms of the nature of the self, the proximate goals within each system, the answers each belief system offers to the presence of evil and suffering in existence, and ideas about the ultimate goal of release from them. All these ideas inform and are fundamental to the understanding of the present-day practices of different faiths, presenting challenges for scriptural testimony balanced with existential living. The final two chapters explore current research in physics concerning the beginnings of the cosmos and what implications such research might have for existence within it, with the final chapter examining scientific views of the nature of the self. Contents include: Judaic and Christian Traditions. Islam. Hinduism. Early Buddhism. Sikhism. Classical Taoism. Recycled Stardust. Ashes to Ashes and Dust to Atoms: The Life and Death of the Self.

The Sikhs
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 288

The Sikhs

This fully revised and up-to-date edition has taken into account the comments of many academics. All major aspects of the religion are covered: its history and development, the Sikh scriptures, worship, ceremonies and festivals, religious thought, daily life and ethics.

Bhagavad Gita
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 425

Bhagavad Gita

Provides a text and detailed commentary on the "Bhagavad Gita", an important Hindu scripture, which is a dialogue between Arjuna the man and Krishna the God. This book examines major Hindu concepts, and presents the background to the Gita. It also contains detailed notes to the Gita chapters.

Hindu Goddesses
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 306

Hindu Goddesses

Explores the diversity of Hindu goddesses and the variety of ways in which they are worshipped. Although they undoubtedly have ancient origins, Hindu goddesses and their worship is still very much a part of the fabric of religious engagement in India today. This book offers an introduction to a complex and often baffling field of study.

Jews
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 192

Jews

An introduction to Jewish beliefs and practices, demonstrating that Judaism is a living religion which retains the vitality found in the Biblical corpus, but which has gone on to develop institutions, modes of behaviour and ideas which constitute the singularity of Jewish expression.

Zoroastrianism
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 271

Zoroastrianism

This introduction to Zoroastrianism presents it as a living faith, with a coherent theology and an ethic of good thoughts, good words and good deeds. The text also contains a glossary of Zoroastrian terms.

Hinduism
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 166

Hinduism

This introduction to hinduism sets out the major beliefs and practices which inform Hinduism at the end of the 1990s. It depicts the colour and diversity of the many dimensions of Hinduism, and deals with the fundamental beliefs which underpin the religion.