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This book is a comprehensive introduction to the Buddhist tradition and beliefs.

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"Harvey's An Introduction to Buddhism is an admirably lucid, concise, and comprehensive exposition of the historical development and spread of Buddhism." Teaching Philosophy "...the most comprehensive and detailed English-language introduction to the entirety of Buddhism in its historical development." Adris "Peter Harvey's Introduction to Buddhism is to be recommended; in its breadth and scope it is without serious rival as an introductory volume...Harvey is to be congratulated on a rounded and sensitive presentation of Buddhist thought and practice." Times Literary Supplement