FOF Encyclopedia Of Buddhism.pdf

Encyclopedia of

Buddhism

Encyclopedia of Buddhism

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Encyclopedia of

Buddhism

Edward A. Irons

J. Gordon Melton, Series Editor

Encyclopedia of World Religions

Encyclopedia of Buddhism

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Irons, Edward A.

Encyclopedia of Buddhism / Edward A. Irons.

p. cm. — (Encyclopedia of world religions)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 978-0-8160-5459-6 (alk. paper)

1. Buddhism—Encyclopedias. I. Title.

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294.303—dc22 2007004503

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