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Book Title: Essential Buddhism : a Complete Guide to Beliefs and Practices
Item Length: 9.2in
Item Height: 0.6in
Item Width: 6.1in
Author: Jack Maguire
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Topic: Buddhism / Rituals & Practice, Buddhism / General (See Also Philosophy / Buddhist), Buddhism / Zen (See Also Philosophy / Zen), Healing / Prayer & Spiritual
Publisher: Atria Books
Publication Year: 2001
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit, Religion
Item Weight: 11.8 Oz
Number of Pages: 288 Pages
