Books in the World Religions: Themes & Issues S. series

The themes and issues explored in this text cover moral decision-making, worship, myth and history, the role of women, attitudes to nature, sacred writings, beliefs about human nature, rites of passage, sacred place and the depiction of the divine. This volume addresses Hinduism.

This work seeks to give an integrated understanding of the Buddhist tradition through the exploration of a number of key themes. It illustrates the constant interplay of belief and practice within Buddhism and provides a view of diversity and continuity in different Buddhist communities.