Buddhist myths
Buddhist myths
9.99 €
The cultural influence of Buddhism extends far beyond the stereotypical ideas of Zen, Shaolin monks and souvenir Buddha statues. As in many ancient teachings, behind the harmonious facade of spiritual practices and rules, one can find a complex interweaving of traditional religion (and sometimes more than one), mythological stories and history.
The book "Buddhist Myths" will tell you everything you need to know about Buddhism as a philosophical teaching and one of the most influential world religions. You will learn when and how the future Buddha Siddhartha Gautama lived, how Buddhism was formed and how many canons it has, how tall are Buddhist gods and how many billions of years they have lived, where is the residence of the god of the dead and what Buddhist hell looks like, where the narakas, "bad creatures", and the eternally hungry preta spirits live.
How did Buddhism transform Hindu gods — Brahma, Indra, Shiva and many others? What is the connection between the Tibetan god Avalokiteshvara, whose embodiment is the Dalai Lama, the Asian goddess Guanyin and the Virgin Mary? How is Buddhist hell similar to Dante's and why is it more terrible, although no one serves punishment there forever? Why are there so many gods of compassion in Buddhism and who can be found in the sacred rivers and mountains of India and Tibet?
You will find answers to these and other questions on the pages of this book, and color and black-and-white illustrations will complement the educational journey in the footsteps of Buddha!
The series of books "Myths of the World. The Most Fabulous Stories of Humanity" will introduce you to the fascinating stories of different countries and peoples. This is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the world of other cultures and expand your horizons. Witness the epic battles of gods, mysterious rituals and legendary heroes!
The book "Buddhist Myths" will tell you everything you need to know about Buddhism as a philosophical teaching and one of the most influential world religions. You will learn when and how the future Buddha Siddhartha Gautama lived, how Buddhism was formed and how many canons it has, how tall are Buddhist gods and how many billions of years they have lived, where is the residence of the god of the dead and what Buddhist hell looks like, where the narakas, "bad creatures", and the eternally hungry preta spirits live.
How did Buddhism transform Hindu gods — Brahma, Indra, Shiva and many others? What is the connection between the Tibetan god Avalokiteshvara, whose embodiment is the Dalai Lama, the Asian goddess Guanyin and the Virgin Mary? How is Buddhist hell similar to Dante's and why is it more terrible, although no one serves punishment there forever? Why are there so many gods of compassion in Buddhism and who can be found in the sacred rivers and mountains of India and Tibet?
You will find answers to these and other questions on the pages of this book, and color and black-and-white illustrations will complement the educational journey in the footsteps of Buddha!
The series of books "Myths of the World. The Most Fabulous Stories of Humanity" will introduce you to the fascinating stories of different countries and peoples. This is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the world of other cultures and expand your horizons. Witness the epic battles of gods, mysterious rituals and legendary heroes!
See also:
- All books by the publisher
- All books in the series Myths of the World. The Most Fabulous Stories of Humanity