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Buddhism, A Concise Introduction

Buddhism, A Concise Introduction

by Huston Smith  •  Philip Novak

  • RELIGION
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 256 PAGES

This two-part primer, derived in part from Smith's bestselling World Religions focuses in the first half on Theravada Buddhism comparing South Asian and other traditions. The second part, written by Smith's student Philip Novak, looks at Buddhism in the west.  (ASA41, $12.99)


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