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Hardback. Buddhism is seen as a religion stressing the truth of impermanence. How, then, to account for the long-standing veneration, in Asian Buddhist communities, of bone fragments, and other bodily bits said to come from the historic Buddha? This book argues that relic veneration has played an integral role in Buddhist traditions in Southeast Asia. Series: Buddhisms: A Princeton University Press Series. Num Pages: 320 pages, 3 tables. BIC Classification: HRE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 246 x 164 x 27. Weight in Grams: 610.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691117645
- ISBN
- 9780691117645
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 88.81€ 68.36
€ 88.81
€ 68.36
Paperback. Presents an array of works that together offer a view of the Tibetan religious landscape over the centuries. Organized thematically, the twenty-eight chapters in this work are testimony to the vast scope of religious practice in the Tibetan world. It is intended for scholars, students, and general readers. Editor(s): Lopez, Donald S. Series: Princeton Readings in Religions. Num Pages: 440 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPCT; HREX; HRLM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 614.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Edition
- Abridged
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691129723
- ISBN
- 9780691129723
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 33.61
€ 46.99
€ 33.61
Hardback. "The Tibetan Book of the Dead" is the most famous Buddhist text in the West, having sold more than a million copies since it was first published in English in 1927. This title tells the story of how a relatively obscure and malleable collection of Buddhist texts of uncertain origin came to be so revered - and so misunderstood - in the West. Series: Lives of Great Religious Books. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: HREC; HRES; HREX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 196 x 127 x 21. Weight in Grams: 270.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691134352
- ISBN
- 9780691134352
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 17.94
€ 23.99
€ 17.94
Paperback. Series: Publications of the Department of Art & Archaeology, Princeton University. Num Pages: 160 pages, 4 maps. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3J; ACBP; AGR; HRE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691163970
- ISBN
- 9780691163970
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 76.97€ 59.72
€ 76.97
€ 59.72
Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 474 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 27. Weight in Grams: 828.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691640273
- ISBN
- 9780691640273
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.75€ 148.48
€ 197.75
€ 148.48
Paperback. The essays in this volume reassess Gandharan Buddhism in light of these findings, utilizing a multidisciplinary approach that illuminates the complex historical and cultural dynamics of the region. Editor(s): Brancaccio, Pia; Behrendt, Kurt A. Series: Asian Religions and Society. Num Pages: 328 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1F; GTB; HRE. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 142 x 18. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774810814
- ISBN
- 9780774810814
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 41.92
€ 46.99
€ 41.92
Hardback. Editor(s): Feng, Zhu. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDB; HBJD1; HRE. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 218 x 22. Weight in Grams: 556.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801447303
- ISBN
- 9780801447303
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 58.60
€ 58.60
Paperback. An ecumenical exploration of the bases of Zen and Christian mysticism, this book intends to enable Christian and Buddhist to communicate. The author re-thinks basic concepts of Catholic mystical theology in the light of the Zen experience and attempts to encourage contemplative prayer. Num Pages: 202 pages. BIC Classification: HRCJ; HRE. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 203 x 128 x 16. Weight in Grams: 267.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1980
- Publisher
- Fordham University Press
- Number of pages
- 202
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780823208616
- ISBN
- 9780823208616
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 37.49
€ 41.99
€ 37.49
Hardback. A Cultural History of Japanese Buddhism offers a comprehensive, nuanced, and chronological account of the evolution of Buddhist religion in Japan from the sixth century to the present day. Series: Wiley-Blackwell Guides to Buddhism. Num Pages: 314 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; HRE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 161 x 237 x 20. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405167000
- ISBN
- 9781405167000
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 93.28
€ 93.28
Paperback. Even at twelve years old, the author knew he's gay. He just didn't want to believe it. Spurred on by intolerance, ignorance and fear, he takes his first steps into the closet and so begin twenty-three years of drinking, drugs and attempted suicides. This title tells his story. Num Pages: 193 pages. BIC Classification: BM; HREX; VFJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 143 x 13. Weight in Grams: 202.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Hunt Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 193
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780997490
- ISBN
- 9781780997490
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.48
€ 16.99
€ 15.48
Paperback. Seeing the obviousness of enlightenment. Num Pages: 175 pages. BIC Classification: HREZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 217 x 11. Weight in Grams: 178.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Hunt Publishing
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782794790
- ISBN
- 9781782794790
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.50
€ 16.99
€ 15.50
Paperback. A woman's high-adventure Himalayan journey through love, loss, and letting go. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: HREX; VXA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 344.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- John Hunt Publishing
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785355332
- ISBN
- 9781785355332
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.57
€ 19.99
€ 18.57
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Crocker Art Museum United States
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781884038242
- ISBN
- 9781884038242
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 33.95
€ 37.99
€ 33.95
Paperback. This volume details the inherent problems in the search for effective ways to enable different religious systems to co-exist peacefully in mutual complementarity. This has emerged as a necessary condition for economic development, social progress, human prosperity and even survival. Num Pages: 264 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HRAF; HRC; HRE; HRLK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 220 x 149 x 14. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Sussex Academic Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781898723769
- ISBN
- 9781898723769
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 30.75
€ 33.99
€ 30.75
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Mantra Books
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781905047307
- ISBN
- 9781905047307
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.47
€ 13.99
€ 13.47
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 206
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789747100853
- ISBN
- 9789747100853
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 20.87
€ 20.99
€ 20.87
Paperback. Preserves the folklore of sacred sites in the mountains of northern Thailand. Num Pages: 26 illus., 13 color. BIC Classification: 1FM; GTB; HRE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 214 x 148 x 8. Weight in Grams: 134.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Silkworm Books / Trasvin Publications LP Thailand
- Number of pages
- 112
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789749575482
- ISBN
- 9789749575482
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 20.87
€ 20.99
€ 20.87
Hardcover. Series: TRIOS. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: HRE. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 149 x 224 x 24. Weight in Grams: 466.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226233123
- ISBN
- 9780226233123
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 94.73€ 79.17
€ 94.73
€ 79.17
Paperback. First published in 1844, and it was read by Schopenhauer and Nietzsche in Germany and Emerson and Thoreau in America. Reintroducing Burnouf to a new generation of Buddhologists, Buffetrille and Lopez have revived a seminal text in the history of Orientalism. It provides a view of how the Buddhism religion was understood in the nineteenth century. Translator(s): Buffetrille, Katia; Lopez, Donald S. Series: Buddhism and Modernity. Num Pages: 616 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FKA; HRAX; HRE. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 156 x 36. Weight in Grams: 826.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 616
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226269689
- ISBN
- 9780226269689
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 40.12
€ 51.99
€ 40.12
Paperback. Series: Buddhism and Modernity. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Reprint
- SKU
- V9780226333236
- ISBN
- 9780226333236
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 20.31
€ 24.99
€ 20.31
Hardcover. Editor(s): Lopez Jr, Donald S. Series: Buddhism and Modernity. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1D; HBTB; HRE; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780226493183
- ISBN
- 9780226493183
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 94.73€ 79.10
€ 94.73
€ 79.10
Paperback. Provides a systematic overview of the advances made by anti-secular religious movements since 1972, showing their impact on human relations, education, women's rights and scientific research. This text considers developments within Islam, Judaism, Christianity, Buddhism and Hinduism in 12 nations. Editor(s): Marty, Martin E.; Appleby, R. Scott. Series: Fundamentalism Project S. Num Pages: 602 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJPL; 3JJPN; 3JJPR; HRC; HRE; HRG; HRH; HRJ; JFC; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 174 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1020.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- New
- Number of pages
- 602
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226508818
- ISBN
- 9780226508818
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.29€ 46.02
€ 53.29
€ 46.02
Paperback. This is the study of a small group of Tibetan Buddhists called the Nyishangba who have maintained an egalitarian culture, where women own land and have equal rights, including in social and religious institutions, and where the usual subordination of women does not appear to occur. Num Pages: 408 pages, 28 photos, 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1FKAH; 1FKN; 1FPCT; HRE; JFSJ1; JHM; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 159 x 21. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231102155
- ISBN
- 9780231102155
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 31.01
€ 42.99
€ 31.01
Paperback. Examines the Buddhist priest Kukai's influence on Japanese culture. This book contends that the importance of Kukai's transmission of esoteric Buddhism to Japan lay in his creation of a general theory of language grounded in the ritual speech of mantra. It explores the rhetorical strategies Kukai employed in his works. Num Pages: 620 pages, 5 photos. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; HRAX; HRE; HRLP1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 159 x 33. Weight in Grams: 862.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 620
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- SKU
- V9780231112871
- ISBN
- 9780231112871
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.29€ 42.35
€ 53.29
€ 42.35