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The Proper Study of Buddhism
Overview
This book is a rare critique of the Buddhist Tradition. Patrick Foster, a former Buddhist himself, brings to this exploration the tools of professional Religious Studies and Philosophy. Its examination of early Buddhism and later Mahayana are an in-depth study of one of civilization's oldest, largest, and most complex religious traditions. There are four informative appendices on semantics, logic, meditation, and self. Whether you are a practicing Buddhist, a scholar, or someone interested in how religion fits into the modern world, this book will make you think.
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- ISBN-13: 9781490503981
- ISBN-10: 1490503986
- Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- Publish Date: October 2013
- Dimensions: 9.02 x 5.98 x 0.44 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.62 pounds
- Page Count: 206
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