"Buddhism goes to the movies: an introduction to Buddhist thought and practice explains the basics of Buddhist philosophy and practice through a number of dramatic films from around the world."-- Page [4] of cover.
This title explains the basics of Buddhist philosophy and practice through a number of dramatic films from around the world. The book introduces readers in a dynamic way to the major traditions of Buddhism: the Theravada, and various interrelated Mahayana divisions including Zen…
"Explains the basics of Buddhist philosophy and practice through a number of dramatic films from around the world"--Page 4 of cover.
"Explains the basics of Buddhist philosophy and practice through a number of dramatic films from around the world"--Page 4 of cover
"Explains the basics of Buddhist philosophy and practice through a number of dramatic films from around the world"--Page 4 of cover.
In 1989, the same year the Dalai Lama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, a decade-long boom of films dedicated to Buddhist people, history, and culture began. Offering the first scholarly treatment of Buddhism and cinema, the editors advise that there are two kinds of Buddhist f…
