Buddhism: A Short Introduction

List of figures and tables Preface Introduction PART 1: The 'Three Jewels' of Buddhism 1. The Buddha 2. The Dhamma: Background and Expressions 3. The Content of the Buddha-Dhamma 4. The Sangha PART 2: The Buddhist Past 5. The Way to Nibbana 6. Buddhist Meditation 7. The Bodhisativa Path PART 3: Schools of Buddhism 8. Buddhist Systematic and Polemic 9. Madhyamaka, Yogacara and Tantric Buddhism 10. Conclusion Appendix 1: Buddhist Literature: Primary Sources Appendix 2: English Translations of Buddhist Sources Appendix 3: Chronology Glossary Bibliography Index