In approximately 800 A-to-Z entries, Encyclopedia of Buddhism provides easy access to the terms, concepts, personalities, historical events, institutions, and movements that helped shape the history of Buddhism and the way it is practiced today. Although the primary focus of the encyclopedia is clearly on Buddhism in all its forms, it also provides introductions to Daoism, Shinto, Confucianism, and other religious practices in east and Southeast Asia. A comprehensive introduction that provides an overview of the tradition, a chronology, cross-references, further readings, a bibliography, a thorough index, and about 60 black-and-white photographs complete this volume. This easy-to-use and essential encyclopedia is ideal for high school and college students, researchers, and general readers. Entries include: *Afghanistan *Anatman *Angkor Wat *Asoka *Bodhi Tree *Bodhisattva *Buddhas of the past *Buddhism in Cambodia *Buddhism in United States *Ane Pema Chödrön *Christian-Buddhist relations *Confucian classics *Dalai Lama *Daoism in China and Taiwan *Eight-fold path *Falun Gong *Feng shui *Hermann Hesse *Japan Buddhist Federation *Karma *Laozi *Mandala *Nirvana *The Questions of King Milinda *Schools of Chinese Buddhism *Shinto *Stupa *Tea ceremony *Theravada *Thich Nhat Hanh *Traditional ethics *War and violence *Zen Buddhism.