The Buddha: A Very Short Introduction

The Buddha: A Very Short Introduction
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Publisher : Oxford Paperbacks
Total Pages : 129
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ISBN-10 : 9780192854537
ISBN-13 : 0192854534
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Download or read book The Buddha: A Very Short Introduction written by Michael Carrithers and published by Oxford Paperbacks. This book was released on 2001-02-22 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Michael Carrithers guides us through the diverse accounts of the life and teaching of the Buddha. He discusses the social and political background of India in the Buddha's time, and traces the development of his thought. He also assesses the rapid and widespread assimilation of Buddhism and its relevance today."--Jacket.


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