Buddhism

Buddhism appeared in India more than two thousand years ago, and since then it has spread not only in Asia but also to different parts of the world. In this book from the series "A Very Short Introduction," the author Damian Keown explains how Buddhism started, how it developed into its current form, and clarifies the core teachings of Buddhism and its practices, in addition to main topics such as karma, rebirth, meditation, and ethics. Keown also sheds light on the development of Buddhism in Asia and the West, the importance of material culture, and the ethics of war and peace.