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With over fifteen hundred entries and fortysix illustrations, The Shambhala Dictionary of Buddhism and Zen is the most complete compact reference work of its kind available in the English language. It is designed not only for students and meditators but also as a took to help familiarize all readers with Buddhist terms and conceptssuch as chakra, karma, koan, nirvana, and tantrathat are encountered with increasing regularity in the literature of a wide range of fields today. The lives and teachings of important philosophers and meditation masters, the variety of practices, the basic texts and scriptures, and the range of sects and schools of thought are among the subjects covered. Pronunciation tables, a comprehensive bibliography, and a Ch'an/Zen lineage chart are also provided.
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- Q: What is 'The Shambhala Dictionary of Buddhism and Zen' about? A: The Shambhala Dictionary of Buddhism and Zen is a comprehensive reference work featuring over fifteen hundred entries and forty-six illustrations that covers key Buddhist terms and concepts, making it suitable for both students and general readers.
- Q: Who is the author of this dictionary? A: The dictionary is authored by Shambhala, a well-known publisher in the field of Buddhist literature.
- Q: What can I expect to find in this dictionary? A: The dictionary includes entries on important philosophers, meditation masters, practices, texts, scriptures, and various sects and schools of thought within Buddhism and Zen.
- Q: How is the content organized in this dictionary? A: The content is organized into alphabetical entries, providing clear definitions and explanations of terms, along with pronunciation tables and a comprehensive bibliography.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The Shambhala Dictionary of Buddhism and Zen is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was this dictionary published? A: The dictionary was published on November 26, 1991.
- Q: How many pages does the dictionary have? A: The dictionary contains 280 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in Buddhism? A: Yes, the dictionary is designed to help familiarize all readers, including beginners, with key Buddhist terms and concepts.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the First Edition of The Shambhala Dictionary of Buddhism and Zen.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The book is categorized as a used book in good condition.