An Illustrated Outline of Buddhism is an ideal introduction to the vast
and complex field of Buddhism, a world religion with more than a billion
followers. In its short format and accessible style, it presents the
essential features of the Buddhist religion with a clear yet concise
style that is suitable for both the general reader and student of
Buddhism. This fully color edition contains 40 color illustrations,
including a stunning array of outstanding examples of Buddhist art,
architecture, statuary, and calligraphy. Numerous maps, diagrams, and
charts are included to illustrate important aspects of Buddhist beliefs
and to summarize the different cultural forms and developmental phases
of Buddhism. A select bibliography for further reading and a detailed
index will also aid the reader.
William Stoddart was born in Carstairs, Scotland in 1925, lived most of
his life in London, England, and now lives in Windsor, Ontario. For many
years Stoddart was assistant editor of the British journal Studies in
Comparative Religion. Stoddarts works include Outline of Hinduism,
Outline of Sufism: The Essentials of Islamic Spirituality, and What Does
Islam Mean in Todays World? Religion, Politics, Spirituality.
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