Bibliograph

Great world religions, Buddhism, Malcolm David Eckel

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Great world religions, Buddhism, Malcolm David Eckel

Language

eng

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instructional materials

Bibliography note

Course guidebook Includes bibliographical references (pages 81-85)

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Literary text for sound recordings

lectures speeches

Main title

Great world religions

Music parts

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Oclc number

727133516

Responsibility statement

Malcolm David Eckel

Series statement

Great courses

Sub title

Buddhism

Summary

A survey of Buddhism from its origins in India to contemporary times in America. The course introduces the vitality and adaptability of Buddhism which has transformed civilizations in Asia and become a lively component of Western culture

Table Of Contents

lecture 1. Buddhism as a world religion -- lecture 2. The life of the Buddha -- lecture 3. "All is suffering" -- lecture 4. The path to Nirvana -- lecture 5. The Buddhist community -- lecture 6. Mahayana Buddhism --the Bodhisattva ideal -- lecture 7. Celestial Buddhas and Bodhisattvas -- lecture 8. Emptiness -- lecture 9. Theravada Buddhism in Southeast Asia -- lecture 10. Buddhism in Tibet -- lecture 11. Buddhism in China -- lecture 12. Buddhism in Japan

Target audience

general

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Buddhism

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