World Religions: By the Numbers
4
Introduction
5
Buddhism: Religion or Philosophy?
Chapter One
8
The Origins of Buddhism
Chapter Two
18
The Faith Spreads Far and Wide
Chapter Three
29
What Do Buddhists Believe?
Chapter Four
39
How Do Buddhists Practice Their Faith?
Chapter Five
49
Buddhist Architecture, Sculpture, and Painting
Chapter Six
59
What Challenges Does Buddhism
Face in the Modern World?
Source Notes
69
For Further Research
72
Index
74
Picture Credits
79
About the Author
80
CONTENTS
