{"product_id":"the-story-of-buddhism-a-concise-guide-to-its-history-teachings-paperback","title":"The Story of Buddhism: A Concise Guide to Its History \u0026 Teachings - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDonald S. Lopez\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow and when did the many schools of Buddhism emerge? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow does the historical figure of Siddartha Guatama relate to the many teachings that are presented in his name? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDid Buddhism modify the cultures to which it was introduced, or did they modify Buddhism?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeading Buddhist scholar Donald S. Lopez Jr. explores the origins of this 2,500-year-old religion and traces its major developments up to the present, focusing not only on the essential elemenmts common to all schools of Buddhism but also revealing the differences among the major traditions. Beginning with the creation and structure of the Buddhist universe, Lopez explores the life of the Buddha, the core Buddhist tenets, and the development of the monastic life and lay practices. Combining brilliant scholarship with fascinating stories -- contemporary and historical, sometimes miraculous, sometimes humorous -- this rich and absorbing volume presents a fresh and expert history of Buddhism and Buddhist life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.77 x 8 x 5.31 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 11, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51966633443629,"sku":"9780060099275","price":20.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/ievbMuBjqx9780060099275.webp?v=1775534991","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-story-of-buddhism-a-concise-guide-to-its-history-teachings-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}