Readings in Eastern Religions

Readings in Eastern Religions
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Publisher : Wilfrid Laurier Univ. Press
Total Pages : 412
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ISBN-10 : 9780889205284
ISBN-13 : 0889205280
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Book Synopsis Readings in Eastern Religions by : Harold Coward

Download or read book Readings in Eastern Religions written by Harold Coward and published by Wilfrid Laurier Univ. Press. This book was released on 2006-12-08 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally developed for use in introductory courses on Eastern religious traditions, this popular anthology offers a selection of readings from primary texts of India, China, and Japan. For the second edition, the editors have added excerpts and have written introductions that provide a more comprehensive context for the readings. A section on Chan / Zen and excerpts from the writings of Ge Hong, representing the central concerns of Daoism, are included. A section on modern China includes a poem written by Mao, exhibiting his Daoist sensibilities. A revised chapter on Buddhism presents the voices of modern Buddhist writers, including the Dalai Lama. Throughtout the volume, reflections on the role of women in Eastern religions, as well as women’s voices themselves, are added.


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