Description: "Basic Buddhism: Exploring Buddhism and Zen" by Nan Huai-Chin published by Weiser 1997 first edition. This book is a systematic study of the Buddhist philosophy. The author, Nan Huai Chin, a learned representative of the Chinese Buddhist tradition, explores the many different schools of Buddhism and the many stories surrounding the life of Buddha. He explains various philosophical trends in Buddhism and the aspects it has taken on throughout Asia, Europe, and America. For a solid understanding of Buddhism, this book is clearly indispensable reading! This introduction covers the relationship between Buddhism and the culture of India, the transmission of Buddhism to China, and to the rest of the world, and the changes that have taken place in Buddhism in different parts of the world. 243 pages, measures about 5 3/4" X 7". Soft cover book. No remainder marks, no names written inside, no price stickers, not price clipped, no highlighting and all pages tight clean, odor free and uncreased spine. Appears unread and brand new. This book is complete and a nice addition to any Buddhist book collection. New condition books like this are selling for over $35.00 on other sites. This book belongs to my brother who worked for Harley Davidson in the 1980's. He also motorcycle raced in Florida and at one time had his own shop. We are selling this and other items to help raise money for him. After leaving his job at York, Pa. he traveled the world doing various jobs. He did essentially low pay and volunteer work around the United States, India, Sri Lanka, Burma and in Japan for over fifty years. He became an ordained Buddhist monk in Japan about 30 years ago, the First American to do so in decades. He failed to save for his senior years and he is now in his 70's. He lost the family home due to an unexpected death in the family and his lack of funds to pay off the estate. We are selling this and other items to help raise money for him.
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UPC: 9781578630202
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
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Original Language: English
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Intended Audience: Young Adults, Adults
Edition: First Edition
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Type: nonfiction
EAN: 9781578630202
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ISBN: 9781578630202
Era: 2000s
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Features: Unabridged
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Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Book Title: Basic Buddhism : Exploring Buddhism and Zen
Item Length: 8.8in
Item Height: 0.8in
Item Width: 5.5in
Author: Nan Huai Chin
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Topic: Buddhism / General (See Also Philosophy / Buddhist), Buddhism / Zen (See Also Philosophy / Zen), History
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser
Publication Year: 1998
Genre: Religion
Item Weight: 10.1 Oz
Number of Pages: 243 Pages