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Buddhism is an increasingly potent spiritual force in the West, having attracted thousands of followers This concise volume traces the development of Buddhism from its origins in ancient India to the modern day, and introduces its key tenets: the life of the Buddha, spiritual and ethical teachings, ritual and ceremony, art and architecture, sacred writings, karma, meditation and enlightenment, and death and the afterlife.

 

Simultaneously a religion, a culture, and a way of life, Hinduism is one of the world's most venerable religious traditions, dating back to approximately 3,000 BC. Today it is the dominant faith of India and, through India's growing expatriate community, an increasingly familiar spiritual force in the West. This illustrated introduction to the key themes of Hinduism covers its ancient cosmology, philosophy, and sacred architecture, as well as its thousands of gods and goddesses who are all understood to be aspects of the one supreme Brahman. The literature of Hinduism is described and explained—from sacred texts such as the Vedas and Upanishads to the epics of the Ramayana and Mahabharata.

 

The development of Islam, its distinct ideas about the nature of the cosmos and the purpose of human existence, Muhammad's teachings, and the rich expressions of holiness that the faith encompasses, are explained in this concise introduction. As with all world religions, Islam is a product of history, during which it has interacted with other faiths and a variety of peoples. Doctrinal distinctions that exist within the Islamic community tend to reflect the Muslim world's wide range of ethnic and cultural backgrounds. In an era of extreme religious tensions and prejudices, it is more important than ever to see this major world religion in a balanced and well-informed manner. El desarrollo de Islam, sus ideas sobre la naturaleza del cosmos y el propósito de la existencia del hombre, Mahoma y sus enseñanzas, y las prácticas esenciales del Islam, son explicados en este volumen introductor. Al igual que las demás religiones mundiales, el Islam es un producto de la historia, durante la cual ha interactuado con otras doctrinas y con una variedad de pueblos. Las distinciones doctrinales que existen dentro de la comunidad islámica tienden a reflejar la gama de trasfondos étnicos y culturales en el mundo musulmán. En una era de tensiones y prejuicios religiosos extremos, es más importante que nunca entender esta religión mayoritaria de una forma equilibrada y bien informada.

Everyone who loves the rich history and breathtaking architecture of Paris will appreciate this volume, which captures the endless boulevards, gilded domes, cheerful bistros, and slow flow of the Seine in hundreds of full-color photographs. Interior shots, exterior details, landscapes, and aerial views are accompanied by accessible text delving into the city’s artistic past and vibrant present.