Buddhism: A Concise Introduction

The world's premier authority on religious traditions, and his successor, present a concise and timely guide to the history, teachings and practice of Buddhism.

Significantly expanded and updated, with new sections on Buddhism in the West, taken from Smith's masterful presentation of Buddhism in the bestselling 'The World's Religions', Huston Smith and Philip Novak offer a highly readable and incisive guide to the heart of a quickly growing tradition, one of vibrant diversity with an increasing presence and importance in the Western world.