Some Bridges of Understanding

By Winston L. King

After a brief historical survey, the doctrines of dharma and karma are discussed and key elements that appear in contrasting forms in the two religions...

Published February 12th 2008 by Routledge.

An Historical and Annotated Translation of the Hokyo-ki

By Takashi James Kodera

Originally published in 1980.

Dogen was the founder of the Soto School of Zen and one of the most influential thinkers in the history of Japanese...

Published February 12th 2008 by Routledge.

By Heinrich Zimmer

Originally published in 1973.

The volume is divided into four sections:

1. The introduction places the position of the Buddhist Tantras within Mahayana Buddhism and recalls their...

Published February 12th 2008 by Routledge.

The Cultural Practices of Modern Chinese Buddhism

Attuning the Dharma

By Francesca Tarocco

Buddhism in China during the late Qing and Republican period remained a powerful cultural and religious force. Francesca Tarocco is a rising star in this...

Published December 21st 2007 by Routledge.

New Approaches through Psychology and Textual Analysis of Pali, Chinese and Sanskrit Sources

By Tse-fu Kuan

This book identifies what is meant by sati (smrti), usually translated as ‘mindfulness’, in early Buddhism, and examines its soteriological functions and its central role...

Published December 20th 2007 by Routledge.

Introducing Japanese Religion

By Robert Ellwood

Introducing Japanese Religion is the ideal resource for students who are beginning their studies in the religious traditions of Japan. It offers a living picture of...

Published November 8th 2007 by Routledge.

Environmental Ethics in Buddhism

A Virtues Approach

By Pragati Sahni

Environmental Ethics in Buddhism presents a logical and thorough examination of the metaphysical and ethical dimensions of early Buddhist literature. The author determines the meaning...

Published August 17th 2007 by Routledge.

Buddhist Rituals of Death and Rebirth

Contemporary Sri Lankan Practice and Its Origins

By Rita Langer

In Buddhist thought and practice, death has always been a central concept. This book provides a careful and thorough analysis of the rituals and social...

Published July 16th 2007 by Routledge.

A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation of an Early Text of Hathayoga

By James Mallinson

Describing one of the most important practices of hathayoga (khecarimudra), the Khecarividya of Adinatha is presented here to an English-speaking readership for the first time....

Published June 25th 2007 by Routledge.

Buddhism, Power and Political Order

Edited by Ian Harris

Weber's claim that Buddhism is an otherworldly religion is only partially true. Early sources indicate that the Buddha was sometimes diverted from supramundane interests to...

Published May 30th 2007 by Routledge.