Essential Guide to Buddhism

Gwendolyn Gillson is Assistant Professor of Asian Studies at Illinois College, USA.

This volume provides a broad yet detailed overview of Buddhist history, doctrine, and practice. As part of a larger series on major religions, it effectively balances historical context with contemporary developments, making it a valuable resource for students of religious studies.

• 1. Overview, Gwendolyn Gillson (Illinois College, USA)2. Buddhist Ritual, Matthew Hayes (University of California, Los Angeles, USA)3. Buddhist Deities, AW Barber (University of Calgary, Canada)4. Buddhist Scripture, Ronald Green (Coastal Carolina University, USA)5. Buddhist Meditation, Napakadol Kittisenee (University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA)6. Buddhist Monasticism, David Divalerio (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA)7. Death and the Afterlife in Buddhism, Alyson Prude (Georgia Southern University, USA)8. Buddhism and Women, Gurmeet Kaur (Panjab University, India)9. Buddhism and Economics, Courtney Bruntz (Doane University, USA)10. Socially Engaged Buddhism, James Deitrick (University of Central Arkansas, USA)GlossaryIndex