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1st American ed |
| Descript |
422 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm |
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unmediated n rdamedia |
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volume nc rdacarrier |
| Note |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 407-422) |
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A deeply original and provocative book about the Buddha's life and his influence throughout history, told in the form of the author's search to understand the Buddha's relevance in a world where class oppression and religious violence are rife, and where poverty and terrorism cast a long, constant shadow -- Book jacket |
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The invention of "Buddhism" -- The world of the Buddha -- The death of God -- The long way to the middle way -- A science of the mind -- Turning the wheel -- A little dust in the eyes -- Looking for the self -- The fire sermon -- A spiritual politics -- Empires and nations -- Western dharmas -- Overcoming nihilism -- The last journey -- Committed to becoming |
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Buddhism -- Influence
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Gautama Buddha -- Influence
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Mishra, Pankaj
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Bouddha -- Influence
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Mishra, Pankaj
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Bouddhisme -- Influence
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Gautama Buddha. fast (OCoLC)fst00053986
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Mishra, Pankaj. fast (OCoLC)fst01527582
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Buddhism -- Influence.
fast (OCoLC)fst00840053
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Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.) fast (OCoLC)fst00972484
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Mishra, Pankaj -- Travel -- India
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Buddism. sao
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