Buddhism
by John Peacock (9780826497338)

This book is a comprehensive guide to Buddhist thought and practice that draws upon the latest scholarly research. It examines the historical and cultural roots of Buddhism in India together with its emergence as a major religious force on the Indian sub-continent.

Starting with an examination of the doctrinal roots of Buddhism, John Peacock then traces the development and extension of these teachings. After an initial examination of non-Mahayana thought in India, readers will find a thorough investigation of the rise of the Mahayana, examined in the light of the earlier non-Mahayana approaches in a comparative manner.
This new introduction also covers the dissemination of the Buddha's teachings into different cultural contexts, and detailed examinations of the Tantric Buddhism of Tibet, Ch'an and Zen Buddhism, Pure Land and the complex philosophies which underpin these forms of practice.
Includes useful features for students: focused questions at the end of each chapter, select glossary, maps of the Buddhist world, including ancient India, and a chronology of the development of Buddhist thought.

Table Of Contents
Introduction (covering the aims, objectives and scope of the book)
Chapter One: The Indian Heritage: Texts and Contexts
Part One: The Early Teachings and their Development
Part Two: The Growth and Development of the Mahayana

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