{"product_id":"the-foundations-of-buddhism-9780192892232","title":"The Foundations of Buddhism","description":"Buddhism is a vast and complex religious and philosophical tradition with a history that stretches over 2,500 years, and which is now followed by around 115 million people. In this introduction to the foundations of Buddhism, Rupert Gethin concentrates on the ideas and practices which constitute the common heritage of the different traditions of Buddhism (Thervada, Tibetan, and Eastern) that exist in the world today. From the narrative of the story of the Buddha, through discussions of aspects such as textual traditions, the framework of the Four Noble Truths, the interaction between the monastic and lay ways of life, the cosmology of karma and rebirth, and the path of the \u003cem\u003ebodhisattva\u003c\/em\u003e, this book provides a stimulating introduction to Buddhism as a religion and way of life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rupert Gethin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/24\/1998\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.54lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.74h x 5.12w x 0.79d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780192892232\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRupert Gethin\u003c\/strong\u003e is co-founder of the Centre for Buddhist Studies at the University of Bristol and a specialist in Indian Buddhism.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Rupert Gethin \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":48483762110621,"sku":"9780192892232","price":72.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_532d59bd-233c-41ca-9433-6359c4fea778.jpg?v=1782289031","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-foundations-of-buddhism-9780192892232","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}