TY - BOOK AU - Gard,Richard A. TI - Buddhism T2 - Great religions of modern man AV - BL1405 .G3 U1 - 294.3 PY - 1961/// CY - New York PB - G. Braziller KW - Buddha (The concept) KW - Buddhism KW - fast N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Introduction -- The Buddha: teacher and ideal -- The Dhamma/Dharma: Buddhist principles -- The Dhamma/Dharma: Buddhist practices -- The Sa�ngha: Buddhist monasticism -- The Sa�ngha: Buddhist society and laity N2 - This book presents the beliefs and practices of Buddhism as expressed in the major writings of the Buddhist tradition. The central insight of Buddhism, its historical development and major variations, are presented at the outset of this volume. From this the reader is led through the vast literature in selections which emphasize the dominant themes of the ideal way of Buddhist life ER -