Encyclopedia of Buddhism, Volume 1Robert E. Buswell Providing a comprehensive overview of one of Asia's most important religious and social forces, the "Encyclopedia of Buddhism" describes the Buddhist world view, basic teachings and practices of Buddhism, as well as its different schools and sects. In addition to containing entries on Buddhist scriptures, art, architecture, saints, demons, monastic orders, festivals, rites and ceremonies, this 2-vol. set explores the history of Buddhism, the different forms it has taken in different parts of the world, and how Buddhism has blended with other religions like Shinto, Confucianism, Daoism and Christianity. |
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... Khmer also came increasingly to be used , and much of the classical Khmer literature was composed during this time . Theravada ideas of kingship , MERIT AND MERIT- MAKING , and KARMA ( ACTION ) ; a growing emphasis on the biography of ...
... Khmer also came increasingly to be used , and much of the classical Khmer literature was composed during this time . Theravada ideas of kingship , MERIT AND MERIT- MAKING , and KARMA ( ACTION ) ; a growing emphasis on the biography of ...
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... Khmer and Pāli , as well as scholarly and popular stud- ies related to Buddhism and Khmer literature and his- tory , many of which appeared in its important publication , Kambujasuriya . Besides its prominent role in articulating a modern ...
... Khmer and Pāli , as well as scholarly and popular stud- ies related to Buddhism and Khmer literature and his- tory , many of which appeared in its important publication , Kambujasuriya . Besides its prominent role in articulating a modern ...
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... Khmer literature : the biography of the Buddha . The Rāmakerti appears as one of the most ubiquitous subjects of Khmer art ; it is painted as tem- ple murals , carved into bas - reliefs on the galleries of Angkorian buildings ...
... Khmer literature : the biography of the Buddha . The Rāmakerti appears as one of the most ubiquitous subjects of Khmer art ; it is painted as tem- ple murals , carved into bas - reliefs on the galleries of Angkorian buildings ...
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