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Buddhism

by Winston L. King
Walter Harrelson
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Buddhism began with Gotama the Buddha in the sixth century BCE and has developed two chief forms. Theravada (or Hinayana) is found especially in Sri Lanka, Burma, and Thailand; Mahayana is found in Japan, China, Korea, and Indochina. Zen, a more recent form of Buddhism, is found throughout the world. Some believe Buddhism is not properly understood as a religion, though this presentation describes its religious qualities: a belief in transcendent reality, sacred scriptures, monastic life, and views on an afterlife and the goal of human existence.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Religion, Scriptures & Spirituality

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    April 26, 2006

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781481543224
      • File size: 86288 KB
      • Duration: 02:59:45

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • Text Difficulty: 9-12

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Although no program as brief as this can do justice to a topic as complex as Buddhism, this one serves as an excellent overview of the history and development of the religion from its origins in the sixth century B.C. to its current position as one of the world's major religions. The script gives Ben Kingsley a chance to show the stuff that won him an Oscar as Gandhi. Not only does he read with skill and conviction, he also performs with accents some of the major players in the history of Buddhism. A first-rate performance. P.B.J. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine

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  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

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Languages

  • English

Levels

  • Text Difficulty:9-12

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