Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy

Name: Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy
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ISBN: 9780521854139

ISBN-10: 052185413X

ISBN-13: 9780521854139

Edition: 2008

Authors: Stephen J. Laumakis

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In this clearly written undergraduate textbook, Stephen Laumakis explains the origin and development of Buddhist ideas and concepts, focusing on the philosophical ideas and arguments presented and defended by selected thinkers and sutras from various traditions. He starts with a sketch of the Buddha and the Dharma, and highlights the origins of Buddhism in India. He then considers specific details of the Dharma with special attention to Buddhist metaphysics and epistemology, and examines the development of Buddhism in China, Japan, and Tibet, concluding with the ideas of the Dalai Lama and Thich Nhat Hanh. In each chapter he includes explanations of key terms and teachings, excerpts from…

Book details

List price: $120.00
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 2/21/2008
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 300
Size: 7.05" wide x 9.92" long x 0.91" tall
Weight: 1.650
Language: English

Stephen J. Laumakis is Associate Professor in the Philosophy Department at the University of St Thomas, St Paul.



Preface



A Sketch of the Buddha and the Dhamma



The life of Siddhattha Gotama



The contexts for the emergence of Buddhism



The basic teachings of the Buddha



One Buddhism or many Buddhisms?



Details of the Dhamma



Kamma, Samsara, and rebirth



Interdependent arising



Impermanence, no-enduring-self and emptiness



Moksa and Nibbana



Development of the Damma/Dharma



Bodhidharma's and Huineng's Buddhisms



Pure land Buddhism



Tibetan Buddhism



Two forms of contemporary Buddhism