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Title: An Introduction to Buddhism : Teachings, History and Practices by Peter Harvey ISBN: 0-521-31333-3 Publisher: Cambridge University Press Pub. Date: 25 May, 1990 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.4 (5 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: Laborious, but in depth
Comment: A bit too scholarly and lacking any down-to-earth feel. I felt like I was reading documentation on the anatomy of a microwave oven. If you can keep from nodding off, it is a thorough summary of Buddhism.
Rating: 4
Summary: All the Buddhism, Minus the Spark
Comment: Peter Harvey's book is dull but extremely useful for those wanting help in learning about the history, practices, and divisions of Buddhism. If a comprehensive, encyclopedia-like reader is wanting you are needing, then this book is your answer, although I would advise taking "no dose" while reading it. Harvy sets forth a historical explanation for all elements of Buddhism and presents the sanskrit form of names and terms. I personally found Harvey's review of Tantra and Zen Buddhism to be particularly helpful. Too often, books and documentaries emphasize the sexual aspects of Tantra and the meditation of Zen without clearly stating what each denomination believes and, more importantly, why they believe such things. Also, before this book, I had trouble finding where to begin in learning about Buddhism, and this book leads its reader by the hand and into the most important issues of Buddhism, escaping the confusion caused by a western interest in Buddhism since the 1960's.
Rating: 5
Summary: It's A Great Book
Comment: Excellent introduction for the beginner, and/or anyone who wants to increase their historical and conceptual knowledge of Buddhism & Buddhist beliefs and practices. There are tons of books out there regarding Buddhism, it's different strains, texts, and interpretations. Many of these books seem to me to be "California Zen Pop-Buddhism," while others are 50 years old, very dry, and esoteric. After patiently skimming through various chapters at the bookstore, I realized that I had finally found a well-written book on this subject. I will also look into other works by Peter Harvey.
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Title: The Foundations of Buddhism by Rupert Gethin ISBN: 0192892231 Publisher: Oxford University Press Pub. Date: July, 1998 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: The Experience of Buddhism: Sources and Interpretations by John S. Strong ISBN: 0534541755 Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Pub. Date: 26 September, 2001 List Price(USD): $45.95 |
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Title: An Introduction to Buddhist Ethics : Foundations, Values and Issues by Peter Harvey ISBN: 0521556406 Publisher: Cambridge University Press Pub. Date: 22 June, 2000 List Price(USD): $25.00 |
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Title: Buddhist Thought: A Complete Introduction to the Indian Tradition by Paul Williams, Anthony Tribe ISBN: 0415207010 Publisher: Routledge Pub. Date: October, 2000 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: An Introduction to Hinduism by Gavin D. Flood ISBN: 0521438780 Publisher: Cambridge University Press Pub. Date: 13 July, 1996 List Price(USD): $23.00 |
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