Buddhism - A Brief Insight Author:Damien Keown From its origins in India over two millennia ago, Buddhism spread throughout Asia and the world. This far-reaching and accessible introduction explains how Buddhism began, developed into its present-day form, and evolved in the West?where it now exerts increasing cultural influence. Complete with maps, diagrams, and illustrations, Buddhism... more »> provides detailed coverage of key topics such as karma, rebirth, meditation, and ethics, along with the distinguishing features of the main schools.« less