Buddhism: Way of Life & Thought - Paperback

by Nancy Wilson Ross (Author)

"A clear, exhilarating exposition of the Buddhist way, well understood, well made, fun to read, and simple in the very best sense of the word--just as it should be!" --Peter Matthiessen, National Book Award Winner of In Paradise

A fascinating volume that explains the origins, development and basic principles of the religion followed by nearly one-quarter of the people on earth.

Front Jacket

Explains the origins, development and basic principles of the religion followed by nearly one-quarter of the people on earth.

Back Jacket

'No better, no more clear and attractive guide to an understanding of the simple yet penetrating principles of the great Indian teacher's philosophy could be imagined than this work of Nancy Wilson Ross.'-Harrison Salisbury

Author Biography

NANCY WILSON ROSS (1901-1986) was a novelist, social historian, and longtime student of Asian life and thought. Her novels include The Left Hand Is the Dreamer; I, My Ancestor; and The Return of Lady Brace. Her nonfiction works include The World of Zen and Three Ways of Asian Wisdom: Hinduism, Buddhism, Zen.