{"product_id":"the-princeton-dictionary-of-buddhism-9780691157863","title":"The Princeton Dictionary of Buddhism","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe most comprehensive and authoritative dictionary of Buddhism ever produced in English  With more than 5 000 entries totaling over a million words  this is the most comprehensive and authoritative dictionary of Buddhism ever produced in English. It is also the first to cover terms from all of the canonical Buddhist languages and traditions: Sanskrit  Pali  Tibetan  Chinese  Japanese  and Korean. Unlike reference works that focus on a single Buddhist language or school  The Princeton Dictionary of Buddhism bridges the major Buddhist traditions to provide encyclopedic coverage of the most important terms  concepts  texts  authors  deities  schools  monasteries  and geographical sites from across the history of Buddhism. The main entries offer both a brief definition and a substantial short essay on the broader meaning and significance of the term covered. Extensive cross-references allow readers to find related terms and concepts. An appendix of Buddhist lists (for example  the four noble truths and the thirty-two marks of the Buddha)  a timeline  six maps  and two diagrams are also included.  Written and edited by two of todays most eminent scholars of Buddhism  and more than a decade in the making  this landmark work is an essential reference for every student  scholar  or practitioner of Buddhism and for anyone else interested in Asian religion  history  or philosophy. The most comprehensive dictionary of Buddhism ever produced in English More than 5 000 entries totaling over a million words The first dictionary to cover terms from all of the canonical Buddhist languages and traditionsSanskrit  Pali  Tibetan  Chinese  Japanese  and Korean Detailed entries on the most important terms  concepts  texts  authors  deities  schools  monasteries  and geographical sites in the history of Buddhism Cross-references and appendixes that allow readers to find related terms and look up equivalent terms in multiple Buddhist languages Includes a list of Buddhist lists  a timeline  and maps Also contains selected terms and names in Thai  Burmese  Vietnamese  Lao  Khmer  Sinhalese  Newar  and Mongolian\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45666113486901,"sku":"ByrdShop_0691157863","price":125.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780691157863.jpg?v=1782420114","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-princeton-dictionary-of-buddhism-9780691157863","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}