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The new Buddhism : the western transformation of an Ancient tradition /

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This text outlines the development and spread of ancient Buddhism. It describes its journey west and its evolution here, sketching the lives and teachings of some of Western Buddhism's most important figures.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Coleman, James William, 1947-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: New York ; Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2001.
Subjects:
Buddhism > United States > History > 20th century.
Religious life > Buddhism.
Monastic and religious life (Buddhism) > United States.
United States
Buddhism > history
Religion > history
Bouddhisme > États-Unis > Histoire > 20e siècle.
Vie religieuse et monastique > Bouddhisme > États-Unis.
Vie religieuse > Bouddhisme.
Buddhism
Monastic and religious life (Buddhism)
Religious life > Buddhism
Buddhismus
USA
Bouddhisme > Amérique du Nord.
Renouveau du bouddhisme > États-Unis.
Vie religieuse et monastique > Bouddhisme.
1900-1999
Electronic books.
History
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:This text outlines the development and spread of ancient Buddhism. It describes its journey west and its evolution here, sketching the lives and teachings of some of Western Buddhism's most important figures.
Physical Description:1 online resource (265 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780199849314
0199849315
0195131622
9780195131628
0195152417
9780195152418
0198030169
9780198030164
1280532440
9781280532443
1429404035
9781429404037