Comparative Studies In Buddhism (Encyclopaedia Of Buddhist World Series)

by Ranjana Rani Singhal, Pradeep Kumar

Overview

The number of Buddhists around the world is grossly underestimated. The statistics found in nearly all encyclopedias and almanacs place the number of Buddhists at approximately 500 million. This figure completely ignores over one billion Chinese people who live in the People’s Republic of China. China is officially communist (although many free market conditions are already in place) and does not keep records on religion statistics of adherents. Also, many western reference sources refuse to accept that a person can belong to more than one religion. In Asia it is quite common for one person to have two, three, or more religions. In China, it is common for a family to have a shrine in their home with statues and icons from Daoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism. This book contains the fundamental and basic information of subject and the selection of contents makes it an appropriate textbook for the students.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789354121951
Publisher:	Arts & Science Academic Publishing
Publication date:	06/30/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	300
File size:	366 KB

About the Author

Dr. Ranjana Rani Singhal is Head of Department, Buddhist Studies at Satyawati College, University of Delhi. Her articles on this subject have been published in leading National Dailies and Periodicals. Pradeep Kumar is Asst. Professor in Department of History at Zakir Husain College, University of Delhi. His several research papers have been published in different reputed journals. He also participated in many national and international seminars.