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1	Luminous Passage: The Practice and Study of Buddhism in America more books like this by Charles S Prebish add to wishlist In "Luminous Passage", a well-known Buddhologist and longtime observer of Buddhism in the United States presents the first comprehensive scholarly study of American Buddhism in nearly two decades. Charles S. Prebish revisits the expanding frontier of the fastest growing religion in North America and describes its historical development, its ... see all copies from $2.30! new only from $25.99! \| SVS
2	Westward Dharma more books like this by Charles S Prebish (Editor), Martin Baumann (Editor) add to wishlist This volume focuses on the totality of Buddhism in the West, establishing a comparative and theoretical perspective for considering the wide variety of Buddhist traditions, schools, centres and teachers that have developed outside of Asia. Scholars from North America, Europe, South Africa, and Australia explore the plurality and heterogeneity of ... see all copies from $12.85! new only from $22.37! \| SVS
3	Introducing Buddhism more books like this by Charles S Prebish, Damien Keown add to wishlist "Introducing Buddhism" is the ideal resource for all students beginning the study of this fascinating religion. Damien Keown and Charles S. Prebish, two of today's leading Buddhist scholars, explain the key teachings of Buddhism, and trace the historical development and spread of the religion from its beginnings down to the present day. A chapter ... see all copies from $19.02! new only from $32.67! \| SVS
4	Buddhism in the Modern World: Adaptations of an Ancient Tradition more books like this by Steven Heine (Editor), Charles S Prebish (Editor) add to wishlist The history of Buddhism has been characterized by an ongoing tension between attempts to preserve traditional ideals and modes of practice and the need to adapt to changing cultural conditions. Many developments in Buddhist history, such as the infusion of esoteric rituals, the rise of devotionalism and lay movements, and the assimilation of ... see all copies from $5.42! new only from $15.95! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Faces of Buddhism in America more books like this by Charles S Prebish (Editor), Kenneth K Tanaka (Editor) add to wishlist Buddhism is the fastest growing religion in the United States, with adherents estimated in the several millions. But what exactly defines a 'Buddhist'? This has been a much-debated question in recent years, particularly in regard to the religion's bifurcation into two camps: the so-called 'imported' or ethnic Buddhism of Asian immigrants and the ... see all copies from $10.40! new only from $20.39! \| SVS
6	Encyclopedia of Buddhism more books like this by Damien Keown (Editor), Charles S Prebish (Editor) add to wishlist This book reflects the current state of scholarship in Buddhist Studies, its entries being written by specialists in many areas, presenting an accurate overview of Buddhist history, thought and practices, most entries having cross-referencing to others and bibliographical references. The book contains around 1000 pages and 500,000 words, totalling ... see all copies from $55.07! new only from $55.07! \| SVS
7	Action Dharma: New Studies in Engaged Buddhism more books like this by Christopher Queen (Editor), Charles S Prebish (Editor), Damien Keown (Editor) add to wishlist Action Dharma charts the emergence of a new chapter in an ancient faith - the rise of social service and political activism in Buddhist Asia and the West. Fourteen new essays treat the historical origins, global range, teachings and practices, and leaders and organizations that make up the latest turning of the Dharma. Environmentalism and peace ... see all copies from $12.41! new only from $51.68! \| SVS
8	The A to Z of Buddhism more books like this by Charles S Prebish add to wishlist This book provides a comprehensive framework for understanding Buddhism as a historically compelling religion. see all copies from $2.10! new only from $4.25!
9	Buddhism--A Modern Perspective more books like this by Charles S. Prebish add to wishlist An introduction to Buddhism of value both to the scholar and the reader with no prior knowledge of the subject, this book begins with a comprehensive survey of fundamentals and goes on to include topics previously untouched in introductory texts. see all copies from $2.99! new only from $2.99! \| SVS
10	Buddhist Studies from India to America: Essays in Honor of Charles S. Prebish more books like this by Damien Keown (Editor), Charles S Prebish add to wishlist "Buddhist Studies from India to America" covers four important areas of Buddhist Studies: Vinaya Studies and Ethics, the history of Buddhist schools, Western Buddhism, and inter-religious dialogue. These are the main areas which Charles S Prebish has either inaugurated or helped to define; and his academic career as a leading, international ... see all copies from $118.52! new only from $118.52!
11 view cover	Westward Dharma: Buddhism Beyond Asia more books like this by Charles S Prebish (Editor), Martin Baumann (Editor) add to wishlist This volume focuses on the totality of Buddhism in the West, establishing a comparative and theoretical perspective for considering the wide variety of Buddhist traditions, schools, centres and teachers that have developed outside of Asia. Scholars from North America, Europe, South Africa, and Australia explore the plurality and heterogeneity of ... see all copies from $19.17! new only from $72.92!
12 view cover	A Survey of Vinaya Literature more books like this by Charles S Prebish add to wishlist The most important research tool for vinaya studies. Covers both primary and secondary sources in Sanskrit, Pali, Tibetan, and Chinese as well as modern sources in English, French, German and Japanese. see all copies from $133.05! new only from $133.05! \| SVS
13 view cover	Buddhism and Human Rights more books like this by Damien V Keown (Editor), Charles S Prebish (Editor), Wayne R Husted (Editor) add to wishlist It is difficult to think of a more urgent question for Buddhism in the late twentieth century than human rights. The political, ethical and philosophical questions surrounding human rights are debated vigorously in political and intellectual circles throughout the world. Yet despite its contemporary significance, the subject has merited little ... see all copies from $161.58! new only from $161.58!
14	Buddhist monastic discipline : the Sanskrit Pratimoksa Sutras of the Mahasamghikas and Mulasarvastivardins more books like this by Charles S. Prebish, Institute for Advanced Studies of World Religions add to wishlist see all copies from $16.96! new only from $16.96!
15	American Buddhism more books like this by Charles S. Prebish add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! first editions
16	Buddhist Ethics: A Cross Cultural Approach more books like this by Charles S Prebish add to wishlist see all copies from $11.62!
17 view cover	Buddhism in the Modern World: Adaptations of an Ancient Tradition more books like this by David J Walbert, Steven Heine (Editor), Charles S Prebish (Editor) add to wishlist Many developments in Buddhist history, such as the infusion of esoteric rituals, the rise of devotionalism and lay movements, and the assimilation of warrior practices, reflect the impact of widespread social changes on traditional religious structures. At the same time, Buddhism has been able to maintain its doctrinal purity to a remarkable ... see all copies from $24.95! new only from $24.95! \| first editions
18 view cover	Religion and Sport: The Meeting of Sacred and Profane more books like this by Charles S Prebish add to wishlist Prebish examines sport as a religious experience and argues that sport has become an American religion. The first section of the work contains three chapters that provide a definitional, theoretical and methodological frame for examining sport as religion. The five chapters that follow, each written by an authority in the field, treat different ... see all copies from $107.95! new only from $160.37!
19 view cover	Luminous Passage more books like this by Charles S Prebish add to wishlist In "Luminous Passage" a well-known Buddhologist and longtime observer of Buddhism in the United States presents the first comprehensive scholarly study of American Buddhism in nearly two decades. Charles S. Prebish revisits the expanding frontier of the fastest growing religion in North America and describes its historical development, its ... see all copies from $25.00! first editions
20 view cover	Historical Dictionary of Buddhism more books like this by Charles S Prebish add to wishlist Provides a comprehensive framework for understanding Buddhism as a historically compelling religion...Prebish, a well-known scholar of Buddhism, shows excellent judgement in his selection and treatment of entries...exceptionally valuable...- CHOICE see all copies from $6.51! new only from $27.09! \| first editions
21	A to Z of Buddhism by Charles S. Prebish add to wishlist see all copies from $11.99! new only from $14.52!
22	Introduction to religions of the East : reader more books like this by Charles S. Prebish, Jane I. Smith add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99!

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