The World of Buddhism

The Great Civilizations

The World of Buddhism

Buddhist Monks and Nuns in Society and Culture

  1. Edited by Heinz Bechert
  2. Richard Gombrich
  • ISBN 9780500276280
  • 30.00 x 22.00 cm
  • Paperback
  • 308pp
  • 297 Illustrations, 82 in colour
  • First published 1991
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‘The range is impressive; its historical depth and geographical breadth make it a reference for specialists and general readers alike’ – The Times Literary Supplement
‘The definitive general introduction to worldwide Buddhism – a new classic’ – Sphere

Richly illustrated with examples drawn from the fabulous canon of Buddhist art, this vividly written and wide-ranging volume explores the entire 2,500 year history of Buddhism – examining both its vast influence throughout the East, and its modern-day revival in the West.

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