{"product_id":"human-rights-abuse-on-elderly-people","title":"Human Rights Abuse on Elderly People","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"70\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"19\"\u003eBook Title:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"68\"\u003eBuddhism: Its History, Doctrine, and Practices\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"281\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"102\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"102\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"84\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ernest J. Eitel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"128\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"128\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"118\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"147\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"147\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"141\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 155\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"172\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"172\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"160\"\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"208\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"208\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"190\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22.5 cm x 15 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"231\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"231\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"222\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 340 gm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"253\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"253\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"246\"\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2008\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"281\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"281\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"265\"\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9788170308744\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"286\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"312\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"312\"\u003eBook Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"653\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"334\"\u003eFrom the Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"337\"\u003eThis book offers a \u003cstrong data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"386\"\u003epopular sketch of Buddhism\u003c\/strong\u003e, presenting it from various perspectives: as an event in history, as a system of doctrine, and as a popular religion. It provides a broad understanding of \u003cstrong data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"554\"\u003eBuddhism\u003c\/strong\u003e for those interested in its origins, development, and widespread impact on cultures and societies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"658\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"699\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"697\"\u003ePreface to the Third Edition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"721\"\u003efirst edition\u003c\/strong\u003e of this work was well-received, particularly in \u003cstrong data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"779\"\u003eChina\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it was noted for its clarity and approachability. The success of this initial publication led to the release of a \u003cstrong data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"919\"\u003esecond edition\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"931\"\u003e1873\u003c\/strong\u003e, which gained popularity in \u003cstrong data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"970\"\u003eEurope\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"986\"\u003eAmerica\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003ethird edition\u003c\/strong\u003e has been revised to incorporate \u003cstrong data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1058\"\u003enew findings\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003erecent investigations\u003c\/strong\u003e, although the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003ecore content\u003c\/strong\u003e and structure of the original lectures remain largely unchanged. These revisions aim to provide a more thorough and current view of Buddhism while maintaining the book’s original purpose as an accessible introduction to the religion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003ePreface to the First Edition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"2046\"\u003eThe book is based on a series of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003epopular lectures\u003c\/strong\u003e that the author delivered in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003eHong Kong\u003c\/strong\u003e during the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003ewinter of 1870-71\u003c\/strong\u003e. These lectures were intended to offer a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1608\"\u003egeneral introduction to Buddhism\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a focus on the most \u003cstrong data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003eprominent features\u003c\/strong\u003e of the religion. As such, the author intentionally avoided delving into complex details, making the work suitable for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003ea wide audience\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003eHand-book for the Student of Chinese Buddhism\u003c\/strong\u003e (1870) is referenced as a more detailed resource for readers wishing to explore Buddhism in greater depth. This work aims to be an accessible starting point for those unfamiliar with the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2051\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2072\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2072\"\u003eKey Themes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"3482\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2451\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2451\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2112\"\u003eBuddhism as a Historical Event:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2115\"\u003eThe book traces the origins of Buddhism, exploring its emergence in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2195\"\u003eIndia\u003c\/strong\u003e around the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2226\"\u003e6th century BCE\u003c\/strong\u003e and its spread across \u003cstrong data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2257\"\u003eAsia\u003c\/strong\u003e. This section also highlights key \u003cstrong data-start=\"2292\" data-end=\"2317\"\u003ehistorical milestones\u003c\/strong\u003e in the development of the religion, from its foundation by \u003cstrong data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2399\"\u003eSiddhartha Gautama\u003c\/strong\u003e (the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2405\" data-end=\"2415\"\u003eBuddha\u003c\/strong\u003e) to its expansion across the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2796\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2456\" data-end=\"2796\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2456\" data-end=\"2493\"\u003eBuddhism as a System of Doctrine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2493\" data-end=\"2496\"\u003eEitel discusses the core \u003cstrong data-start=\"2524\" data-end=\"2549\"\u003edoctrines of Buddhism\u003c\/strong\u003e, such as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2584\"\u003eFour Noble Truths\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2590\" data-end=\"2608\"\u003eEightfold Path\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2610\" data-end=\"2619\"\u003ekarma\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2632\"\u003esamsara\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2638\" data-end=\"2649\"\u003enirvana\u003c\/strong\u003e. This section delves into the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2680\" data-end=\"2711\"\u003ephilosophical underpinnings\u003c\/strong\u003e of the religion and its focus on personal transformation, suffering, and liberation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2798\" data-end=\"3168\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2801\" data-end=\"3168\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2801\" data-end=\"2836\"\u003eBuddhism as a Popular Religion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2836\" data-end=\"2839\"\u003eThis section of the book looks at the ways in which \u003cstrong data-start=\"2894\" data-end=\"2906\"\u003eBuddhism\u003c\/strong\u003e has been practiced by the masses throughout history. It covers the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2974\" data-end=\"2985\"\u003erituals\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2987\" data-end=\"2998\"\u003etemples\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"3000\" data-end=\"3015\"\u003emonasticism\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the role of \u003cstrong data-start=\"3033\" data-end=\"3062\"\u003eBuddhism in everyday life\u003c\/strong\u003e. It explores how Buddhism has adapted to different cultures and societies and influenced various regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3170\" data-end=\"3482\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3173\" data-end=\"3482\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3173\" data-end=\"3213\"\u003eBuddhism’s Influence and Adaptation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3213\" data-end=\"3216\"\u003eThe book touches on the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3243\" data-end=\"3273\"\u003ecultural and social impact\u003c\/strong\u003e of Buddhism, particularly in \u003cstrong data-start=\"3303\" data-end=\"3316\"\u003eEast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e, including \u003cstrong data-start=\"3328\" data-end=\"3337\"\u003eChina\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"3339\" data-end=\"3348\"\u003eJapan\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"3354\" data-end=\"3372\"\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e. It examines how Buddhism has shaped the art, literature, philosophy, and social structures of these regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3484\" data-end=\"3487\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3489\" data-end=\"3516\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3493\" data-end=\"3516\"\u003eWhy Read This Book?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3518\" data-end=\"4594\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3518\" data-end=\"3847\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3520\" data-end=\"3847\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3520\" data-end=\"3560\"\u003eAccessible Introduction to Buddhism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3560\" data-end=\"3563\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3566\" data-end=\"3614\"\u003eBuddhism: Its History, Doctrine, and Practices\u003c\/em\u003e is an ideal starting point for those seeking an \u003cstrong data-start=\"3663\" data-end=\"3687\"\u003eoverview of Buddhism\u003c\/strong\u003e without delving into highly technical or academic details. The book is written in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3772\" data-end=\"3805\"\u003eclear, straightforward manner\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it accessible to a wide audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3849\" data-end=\"4070\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3851\" data-end=\"4070\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3851\" data-end=\"3890\"\u003eHistorical Context and Development:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3890\" data-end=\"3893\"\u003eThe book provides a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3916\" data-end=\"3942\"\u003ehistorical perspective\u003c\/strong\u003e on the development of Buddhism, explaining its origins and spread to various parts of the world, particularly in \u003cstrong data-start=\"4056\" data-end=\"4069\"\u003eEast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4072\" data-end=\"4360\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4074\" data-end=\"4360\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4074\" data-end=\"4104\"\u003eComprehensive Yet Concise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4104\" data-end=\"4107\"\u003eWhile the book covers a wide range of topics within \u003cstrong data-start=\"4162\" data-end=\"4174\"\u003eBuddhism\u003c\/strong\u003e, it remains \u003cstrong data-start=\"4187\" data-end=\"4198\"\u003econcise\u003c\/strong\u003e enough for a general audience. It introduces both the \u003cstrong data-start=\"4253\" data-end=\"4266\"\u003edoctrinal\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"4271\" data-end=\"4292\"\u003epractical aspects\u003c\/strong\u003e of the religion, providing a \u003cstrong data-start=\"4322\" data-end=\"4339\"\u003ebalanced view\u003c\/strong\u003e of its complexities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4362\" data-end=\"4594\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4364\" data-end=\"4594\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4364\" data-end=\"4390\"\u003eRevised Third Edition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4390\" data-end=\"4393\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"4400\" data-end=\"4417\"\u003ethird edition\u003c\/strong\u003e includes updates based on \u003cstrong data-start=\"4444\" data-end=\"4466\"\u003erecent scholarship\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a more current resource while retaining the original structure and approach that made it popular in the first place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4596\" data-end=\"4599\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4601\" data-end=\"4626\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4605\" data-end=\"4626\"\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4628\" data-end=\"5085\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4628\" data-end=\"4647\"\u003eErnest J. 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