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    <subTitle>a complete guide to Buddhist teaching and practice</subTitle>
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    <namePart type="date">1943-</namePart>
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    <dateIssued encoding="marc">1998</dateIssued>
    <edition>Completely revised and updated.</edition>
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    <extent>373 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm</extent>
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  <abstract>Buddhism is one of the fastest growing religions in the world today -and THE BUDDHIST HANDBOOK is the best introduction to the teachings of Buddhism, the main schools, the Buddhist world-view, leading Buddhist teachers, Buddhist festivals and meditation. 'There is a great need to come to terms with Buddhism AS A WHOLE. John Snelling's book is an admirable attempt to do just that. ' GOLDEN DRUM 'A clear, up-to-date survey.</abstract>
  <note type="statement of responsibility">John Snelling.</note>
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