A Concise Encyclopedia of Buddhism

By John Powers. 5.5"x 8.5", 277 pages, paperback. From bodhi to the true meaning of Zen, the rich diversity of the Buddhist tradition is captured succinctly within this concise yet comprehensive new encyclopedia. Covering the teaching of the early masters to the growth of the tradition in the West, over 900 entries supply information on the key doctrines, practices and figures that constitute this historic movement.