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With Over 2,000 Entries, This Illustrated Dictionary Is The Most Up-to-date And Comprehensive Of Its Kind. It Features Broad-ranging Entries On The History And Doctrines Of The Major Buddhist Schools, Information On The Spread Of Buddhism In Asia And The West, And Coverage Of Issues Of Contemporary Concern Such As Human Rights, Abortion, Euthanasia, 'engaged Buddhism', And The Role Of Women In Buddhist Teachings.--jacket. Appendix I Map Of India And The Region Where The Buddha Taught And Lived 347 -- Appendix Ii Map Showing Theravada Buddhism In Asia 348 -- Appendix Iii Map Showing Mahayana Buddhism In Asia 349 -- Appendix Iv Pronunciation Guide 350 -- Appendix V Guide To Buddhist Scriptures 352. Damien Keown; Contributors, Stephen Hodge, Charles Jones, Paola Tinti. Also Available Online.