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Religion: Buddhism

This guide is intended to help students at Lane develop research topics in religion and find sources to support their research. Use the tabs across the top to navigate different religions.

Books on Buddhism

Finding Books and Ebooks

The LCC Library has hundreds of books and eBooks on Buddhism, encompassing many aspects of the subject. Start your search in the Library catalog using keywords that are essential to your topic.

You can use keywords or Library of Congress subject headings to find relevant resources. Use subject headings in the subject field of a search.

Below are just some examples of subject headings related to Buddhism.

Buddha

Buddhism

Buddhism, social aspects

Buddhism, Tibet

Buddhist

Buddhist Philosophy

Buddhist priests

Tantric Buddhism

Zen Buddhism

Buddhism and humanism

Karma

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Buddhism and Buddhist Life and Culture

Sakyadihita International Association of Buddhist Women - Provides information on Buddhist women and a forum for sharing research, ideas, and experiences.

Foundation for the Preservation of Mahayana Tradition - Devoted to preserving and spreading Mahayana Buddhism worldwide by creating opportunities to listen, reflect, meditate, practice and actualize Buddhist teachings.

Beginner's Guide to Buddhist Art and Culture - Khan Academy timeline and introduction to the historical Buddha.

Blue Cliff Zen Center - Zen Buddhist organization in Eugene, OR.

Ho Center for Buddhist Studies - Stanford University center focused on Buddhism.

Encyclopedias and Dictionaries