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In almost 600 pages, the key teachings of hinduism are explained clearly and the historical development and spread of the religion is traced from its beginnings down to the present day. Pure land buddhist studies news from university of hawaii. Reflects the current state of scholarship in buddhist studies, its entries being written by specialists in many areas, presenting an accurate overview of, isbn 9780415314145. Encyclopedia of buddhism isbn 9780415314145 pdf epub.
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