Buddhism Essentials Dictionary

Author: Ding Fubao
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Publication Date: 1999-03-01
Features: Essential Dictionary of Buddhism was originally titled Concise Dictionary of Buddhism. The dictionary features comprehensive and concise entries, compiling perspectives from various Buddhist schools and sects. It remains objective and truthful, offering valuable assistance to readers and followers studying or reading Buddhist classics. It has had a profound influence in the field of Buddhism and is also an essential reference for researchers in history, philosophy, literature, and other disciplines. Before the founding of the People's Republic of China, it was reprinted multiple times, benefiting many. However, since the establishment of the new China, apart from occasional photolithographic reproductions by a few bookstores, the book has almost disappeared from shelves. To meet the needs of Buddhist scholars and people from all walks of life, the publisher has decided to republish it. This edition will switch from vertical traditional characters to horizontal simplified characters and adopt modern Chinese standardized characters for easier reading. The book has been corrected for variant characters and typographical errors or omissions in the original version. As the original table of contents was designed in traditional characters, it remains in its original form.