Buddhism for Today (Religion for Today)

Wright, Chris

Oxford University Press（1997/07発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 64 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9780199172412
• DDC分類 294.3

Full Description

"Buddhism for Today" is part of a series of texts designed to fit the SCAA model syllabuses, which emphasise "learning about" and "learning from" religion. Each book consists of 29 two-page spreads with readable text that is highly illustrated and supported by activities. Each book has a one-page glossary and a one-page index. "Buddhism for Today" explores Buddhism through the three key concepts of the Buddha, the Dhamma and the Sangha.

Contents

THE BUDDHA; 1. Going for refuge; 2. Siddattha Gotama; 3. The four sights of suffering; 4. Siddattha searches for happiness; 5. The Enlightenment; 6. The Buddha teaches; 7. The Buddha dies; THE DHAMMA; 8. Three Marks of Life; 9. Coming to terms with suffering; 10. What am I?; 11. I want, I want, I want; 12. Simply let go; 13. The Noble Eightfold Path; 14. Right Understanding, Attitude and Speech; 15. Right Action, Livelihood and Effort; 16. Right Awareness; 17. Right Concentration; 18. Being reborn; 19. The Wheel of Life; THE SANGHA; 20. Monks and nuns; 21. Lay Buddhists; 22. Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism; 23. Tibetan And Zen Buddhism; 24. Buddhism spreads to the West; 25. The three baskets; 26. Buddhist practices; 27. Growing up as a Buddhist; 28. Accepting death; 29. Celebrating festivals