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This book is a comprehensive introduction to the Buddhist tradition that developed in three major cultural areas in Asia and also in the West. It is intended to be a textbook for students of religious and Asian studies respectively, but will also be of interest to those who want a general survey of Buddhism and its beliefs.Peter Harvey is the author of 'An Introduction to Buddhism: Teachings, History and Practices (Introduction to Religion)', published 1990 under ISBN 9780521313339 and ISBN 0521313333.
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