Buddhism: A Very Short Introduction
Written by Damien Keown
Narrated by Coleen Marlo
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About this audiobook
In the second edition Keown provides new perspectives on Buddhist thought, including up-to-date material about the evolution of Buddhism throughout Asia, the material culture of Buddhism and its importance, new teachings on the ethics of war and peace, and changes to ethnicity, class, and gender.
Damien Keown
Damien Keown is Emeritus Professor of Buddhist Ethics at Goldsmiths College, University of London. His research interests centre on the study of contemporary moral problems from a Buddhist perspective. He is co-founder of The Journal of Buddhist Ethics and the author of the best-selling 'Buddhism: A Very Short Introduction' and 'Buddhist Ethics: A Very Short Introduction', both from Oxford University Press.
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5As ususal with the 'Short introduction..' series, a workmanlike and readable introduction. I now know as much as I want to about the subject and where to go if I want more.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Good introduction to Buddhism. Learned a few things I didn't know.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Very basic.