Description

Part of the market-leading Oxford Paperback Reference series
Covers beliefs, doctrines, concepts, schools, sects, practices, major texts, major historical scholars, place names, artefacts and contemporary issues. Provides chronology of important dates, pronunciation guide, and guide to canonical scriptures

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This new dictionary, now available on Apps Store as part of the best-selling Oxford Paperback Reference series:
- Covers both historical and contemporary issues in Buddhism, and includes all Buddhist schools and cultures.
- Over 2,000 broad-ranging entries cover beliefs, doctrines, major teachers and scholars, place names, and artefacts, in a clear and concise style.
- The text is illustrated with line drawings of religious structures, iconographic forms and gestures, and ritual objects.

The perfect guide for undergraduate students following courses on Buddhism, Religious Studies, Theology, and a range of Social Science disciplines such as Anthropology; postgraduate students, academics, practising Buddhists, and the general reader or researcher seeking information on Buddhism.

Cutting Edge iPhone reference App specially designed for the iPhone & iPod Touch and the Oxford Paperback Reference series :

• Email dictionary entries to friends & colleagues, or to yourself as a reminder
• Add Notes to any entry, then email the corresponding Notes to friends & colleagues & yourself.
• Unique "Frame in Frame" feature when viewed in the Horizontal plane, allows you to view both 'Index' and 'Definition Entry'.
• DictionaryApps search engine allows you to find the entry you need, quickly and effectively
• No internet connection required! Simply download once and the dictionary is ready to use anywhere and anytime at no additional charge.
• Bookmark unlimited entries
• Keep track of your search history logging your last 100 searches for a handy review
• New 'Fuzzy Search' logic allows users to search entries even when they are not sure of the spelling.