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A Concise History of Buddhism
- From 500 BCE-1900 CE
- Narrated by: Jinananda
- Length: 8 hrs and 25 mins
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Publisher's Summary
An ideal introduction to the history of Buddhism.
Andrew Skilton - Senior Research Fellow in Buddhist Studies, Kings College, London - explains the development of the basic concepts of Buddhism and its spread across the continents during its 2,500 years of history.
He begins with a close look at Buddhism in India, where it flourished until the 12th/13th century CE, charting the growth of different schools and practices. By the time it disappeared from its homeland midway through the millennium, it had become established in Central Asia and the Far East in a variety of forms.
Skilton looks at Buddhism in Sri Lanka, Burma and Southeast Asia, China, Korea, Japan, Tibet and Mongolia and in countries where there are now only archeological remains, such as Iran. This is a fascinating and useful insight into the historical progress of one of the world's great religions.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.
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- Haydos585
- 19-09-2020
Informative and easy history.
This book is an informative and useful history. Good for commuting or exercising. Some of the terms are better to listen to than read, which makes it easier. The depth of the book means that some of the history can be hard to follow if you're wanting to use the information in an academic context.
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