Buddhism

by Malcolm David Eckel

Gracefully blending scholarship and accessibility, Malcolm David Eckels Buddhism provides a succinct, authoritative introduction to one of the worlds great religious traditions. The text covers a wide range of subjects including buddhas and boddhisattvas, Zen meditation, Tantric scriptures, pilgrimage, temples, and festivals and rites.

Genres: Religion, Nonfiction, Philosophy, Spirituality, Buddhism

112 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Lin · Rating 2 out of 5]

As an older person listening to this, the professor had poor voice modulation often leading me to have to backtrack to catch what he said. As far as content, it was a mixed bag for me; I found some lectures more interesting than others.

[Sander Lemmers · Rating 4 out of 5]

Informatief boekje

[Kim Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

According to the library, this is a young adult title. However, I found it to be an excellent primer on the subject of Buddhism.

[Scriptor Ignotus · Rating 3 out of 5]

Browsing the bookshelves at the book borrowing building on my block, I beheld this brief brochure on Buddhism. Belatedly, I bargained to begin building my knowledge, brick by brick, of the beautiful and bounteous brew of Buddhist beliefs. I began with this bare-bones book on the Buddha and the Bodhisattvas.

Then I ran out of words to use for alliteration purposes, and resigned myself to telling you that this is a vey adequate primer on Buddhist history and thought for people like me, who are unfamiliar with the religion and want to learn more about it, but don't really know where to begin. It lays out the different traditions and their origins, and gives a very basic outline of Buddhist beliefs and practices. It makes for a good jumping-off point for those intending to learn more about Buddhism, and that's basically how I bode to use it...bro.

[Michael · Rating 3 out of 5]

I just don't think I can learn what I want to about Buddhism by just reading a book. It was informative but real boring to me. Guess I need a Buddhism spiritual advisor or something. My Lutheran minister probably wouldn't agree however.

[Angela Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very informative

[Clara · Rating 4 out of 5]

A slim but surprisingly informative book on the basics of buddhism: traditions, texts, history, spaces, etc. Good jumping-off foundation for further reading.

[Al · Rating 3 out of 5]

A brief, but pithy, introduction to Buddhism. The book deals with the history, tenets, and many other aspects of Buddhism. Reads easily; very informative.

[Ryan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Cool religion, ok book.

[AliceinWonderland · Rating 4 out of 5]

- A good, concise introduction to Buddhism, with good illustrations and examples.