Philosophy Spirituality

Buddhist Thought

A Complete Introduction to the Indian Tradition

by Paul Williams Review by David Lorimer, December 2001

Published: 2000
Publisher: Routledge 2000 323 pp. £8.99
Format: Paperback
Pages: 323
ISBN: 9781134623259

Publisher’s description

Buddhist Thought guides the reader towards a richer understanding of the central concepts of classical Indian Buddhist thought, from the time of Buddha, to the latest scholarly perspectives and controversies. Abstract and complex ideas are made understandable by the authors' lucid style. Of particular interest is the up-to-date survey of Buddhist Tantra in India, a branch of Buddhism where strictly…

A complete and up to date introduction to Buddhist thought, including the results of recent research. Deals with the main schools, the background to Buddhism and has a separate chapter on Tantric Buddhism. Although aimed at students, the book is ideal for the general reader.

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