This is a comprehensive study of the entire field of Buddhism thought and practice, describing the development of all the major doctrines and traditions and cle

A study of the whole field of Buddhist thought and practice. The author places the development of Buddhism in its historical context.

Three precious jewels lie at the heart of Buddhism, radiating the light of awakening into the world: the Buddha Jewel, as symbol of Enlightenment (the figure of

An ideal introduction to the history of Buddhism. Andrew Skilton - a writer on and practitioner of Buddhism - explains the development of the basic concepts of