{"product_id":"the-foundations-of-buddhism-paperback","title":"The Foundations of Buddhism - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRupert Gethin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuddhism 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.79 x 7.74 x 5.12 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 24, 1998\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42152841379975,"sku":"9780192892232","price":61.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/343e14f5365f892f8e816da819bfcde0.webp?v=1733216899","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-foundations-of-buddhism-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}