Buddha for beginners / written and illustrated by Stephen T. Asma.
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TextPublication details: Charlottesville, Va. : Hampton Roads Pub. Co., c2008.Description: xii, 162 p. : ill., maps ; 23 cmISBN: - 1571745955 (alk. paper)
- 9781571745958 (alk. paper)
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Adult Book
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Dr. James Carlson Library | NonFiction | 294.3 A836 | Available | 33111005858226 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Buddha for Beginners is an iconoclastic, illustrated romp through the life of the Buddha both a credible exploration of his life and teachings and an entertaining introduction to the philosophy of Buddhism. Many Westerners know about the meditation practices of Buddhism, but few understand the Buddha's philosophical teachings. This book puts the teachings (dharma) in their proper context and unravels some of the more dense knots of Buddha's thinking. And it does all this while entertaining the reader with humorous illustrations and pop-culture sensibility. Buddha for Beginners is a book that truly engages the intellect, opens the heart, and expands the spirit.
Originally published: New York : Writers and Readers Pub., 1996.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 151-152) and index.
"An illustrated, graphic-novel-style primer on the teachings of Buddha. With a biting sense of humor and an ability to speak to the general reader, the author presents a funny, accurate, and credible romp through the life of Buddha"--Provided by publisher.