Asian Religions

Asian Religions is a book to bring the Asian religions to life. Covering South and Southeast Asia, China and Northeast Asia this fascinating introduction makes no pretense to being absolutely exhaustive in its treatment of Asian religious phenomena, nor at being inspirational in its own right. Rather it aims at providing a framework within which readers can develop their own interpretation of each tradition in a manner most appropriate to their own experiences and inclinations. With this goal in mind, Hawkins presents the religions of Asia in a primarily historical manner believing that religion is a living and evolving organism, and that the examination of the overall historical development of Asian religions is the clearest way for the reader to gain an overview of Asian religions and their place in their societies. Rich illustrations conveying the magnificent diversity of Asian religious and a clear and attractive presentation enliven our understanding of key traditions and philosophical concepts.