Explores how Buddhism-the world's fourth-largest religion-came to and flourished in the United States.
Series Foreword Preface Introduction The Buddha and his Teaching Theravada: The Way of the Elders Mahayana: The Second Turning of the Wheel American Zen Tibetan Buddhism: The Diamond Vehicle Contemporary American Buddhism: The Third Turning of the Wheel Appendix: Note on Buddhism Names and Titles Who's Who in Buddhism Timeline Glossary Resources
DIANE MORGAN teaches religion and philosophy at Wilson College in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. She is the author of over a dozen books, including the Best Guide to Eastern Philosophy and Religion (2001).
"This book offers a survey presentation of the nature, forms, and
roles of Buddhism in the United States....[M]organ's book is
informative and very readable in style."-The Journal of
Religion
?[E]xplores the history of Buddhism around the world and in the
United States, how the different schools of Buddhism came to be,
and basics of the religion. The purpose of this book is to
introduce Buddhism to high school students and general adult
readers and to provide an understanding of diverse religions in the
United States.?-Multicultural Review
?Clearly written, with unbiased views of all the various Buddhist
sects and respectful of other religions traditions, this resource
will serve both scholars and casual readers as a basic guide on the
subject for years to come. All academic libraries should consider
purchasing it.?-Library Journal
?This book offers a survey presentation of the nature, forms, and
roles of Buddhism in the United States....[M]organ's book is
informative and very readable in style.?-The Journal of
Religion
"ÝE¨xplores the history of Buddhism around the world and in the
United States, how the different schools of Buddhism came to be,
and basics of the religion. The purpose of this book is to
introduce Buddhism to high school students and general adult
readers and to provide an understanding of diverse religions in the
United States."-Multicultural Review
"[E]xplores the history of Buddhism around the world and in the
United States, how the different schools of Buddhism came to be,
and basics of the religion. The purpose of this book is to
introduce Buddhism to high school students and general adult
readers and to provide an understanding of diverse religions in the
United States."-Multicultural Review
"Clearly written, with unbiased views of all the various Buddhist
sects and respectful of other religions traditions, this resource
will serve both scholars and casual readers as a basic guide on the
subject for years to come. All academic libraries should consider
purchasing it."-Library Journal
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