cover image Buddhist Text Translation Society's Buddhism A to Z

Buddhist Text Translation Society's Buddhism A to Z

Ronald B. Epstein. Buddhist Text Translation Society, $25 (284pp) ISBN 978-0-88139-353-8

Have you confused karma with dharma? Amida with Gautama? The Five Desires with the Eightfold Path? Then Ronald Epstein's Buddhism A to Z can provide a little enlightenment. Geared for English-speaking Westerners who want to know more about Buddhism, this alphabetical dictionary covers everything from the role of an abbot to the contributions of Zen. The format is very user-friendly, with a dual-column layout, 100 illustrations, and explanatory quotes from Buddhist masters.