UVM Libraries Research Guides: Religion Copy 2: Starting Points: Asian (Buddhist, Hindu,Tao/Dao, Shintō)

Buddhism

The books on this page cover all major religions. The print books are located in the Reference Collection [main/1st floor], primarily in Row 2. Browse this area to find additional books. Reference books are non-circulating, but you may scan pages for free in the library.

The Princeton Dictionary of Buddhism
Call Number: REF BQ 130 .P75 2014
[Princeton University Press] Comprehensive and authoritative dictionary of Buddhism with 5,000+ entries. Covers terms from all of the canonical Buddhist languages and traditions: Sanskrit, Pali, Tibetan, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. Bridges the major Buddhist traditions to provide encyclopedic coverage of the most important terms, concepts, texts, authors, deities, schools, monasteries, and geographical sites from across the history of Buddhism.
Encyclopedia of Buddhism
Call Number: REF BQ 128 .E53 2007
[Routledge Pub] Authoritative encyclopedia presents an overview of Buddhist history, thought and practices, reflecting the current state of scholarship in Buddhist Studies.

Encyclopedia of Buddhism
[Macmillan/Gale] Describes the Buddhist world view, basic teachings and practices of Buddhism, as well as its history, different schools and sects. Also contains entries on Buddhist scriptures, art, architecture, divinities, monastic orders, festivals, rites and ceremonies.
Dictionary of Buddhism
Print: REF BQ 130 .K46 2003

Buddhism : the Illustrated Guide by Kevin Trainor (Editor)
Call Number: REF BQ 4022 .B83 2001
Encyclopaedia of Buddhism
Call Number: REF BL 1403 .E5 (8 vols)
A work in progress (entries end in middle of the alphabet), this encyclopedia traces the development of Buddhism, written mostly by Sri Lankan scholars with very good coverage of Buddhist textual sources, especially those in Pali.
Zen dictionary by Ernest Wood
Call Number: REF BQ 9259 .W66 1972
Glossary of Zen terms by Hisao Inagaki
Call Number: REF BQ 9259 .I54 1991
In Japanese and English.

Hinduism

Brill's Encyclopedia of Hinduism
Scholarly essays that cover all aspects of Hinduism, including: religious, ritual, and regional traditions; sacred space; gods/goddesses/divine powers; sacred texts; arts; society; poets and saints; religious symbols; Hinduism & contemporary issues.
Dictionary of Hinduism

Encyclopedia of Hinduism
Call Number: REF BL 1105 .E53 2008
[Routledge Pub] Selected Contents: Caste and lifestyles; Central concepts; Cosmology; Deities; Ethics and contemporary issues; Major movements and figures; Modern and contemporary period; Myth and mythical characters; Philosophy and theology; Politics and nationalism; Sacred geography; Sacred texts and languages; Scholars and writers; Traditional arts and sciences; Women and gender; Worship and practice.
Harper's Dictionary of Hinduism : its mythology, folklore, philosophy, literature, and history
Call Number: REF BL 1105 .S88 1977

Dictionaries of South Asia

Digital Dictionaries of South Asia
Part of The Digital South Asia Library, a program of the University of Chicago and the Center for Research Libraries.

Indian Philosophy & Chinese Philosophy

Encyclopedia of Indian Philosophies
Call Number: REF B 131 .E5 1977 (19 vols)
[Princeton University Press] Click here to see a partial list of contents provided in the library catalog record.
Concise Dictionary of Indian Philosophy: Sanskrit Terms Defined in English
Call Number: REF B 131 .G67 1996
Encyclopedia of Chinese Philosophy
Call Number: REF B 126 .E496 2003
[Routledge Pub] Authoritative encyclopedia covers the complex field of Chinese thought, from earliest recorded times to the present day. Entries concern concepts, movements, philosophical works, and thinkers that populate the field. It includes surveys of Confucianism in all historical periods and key regions outside China; schools of thought such as Mohism, Legalism, and Chinese Buddhism; trends in contemporary Chinese philosophy, etc.

Dictionary of Asian mythology
Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy
This titles includes sections on the following philosophies: Buddhist, Islamic, Christian, Jewish, Hindu. On the landing page, scroll down until you see the "Religions" section. Tick the box adjacent to either Buddhist Philosophy or Hindu Philosophy. Click the search button.

Taoism/Daoism

Encyclopedia of Taoism
Call Number: REF BL 1920 .E539 2008 (2 vols)
[Routledge] Provides comprehensive and authoritative coverage of Taoist religion, thought and history, reflecting the current state of Taoist scholarship. Entries concern the following broad categories: surveys of general topics; schools and traditions; persons; texts; terms; deities; immortals; temples and other sacred sites.
Shambhala Dictionary of Taoism
Call Number: REF BL 1923 .S48 1996
Defines over three hundred terms and concepts related to Taoism and identifies key teachers and philosophers.

Shintōism

Popular Dictionary of Shintō
Call Number: REF BL 2216.1 .B63 1996

Atlases & Gazetteers

Columbia gazetteer of the world
Encyclopedia of geographical places and features - ancient and modern.

Atlas of the World's Religions
Call Number: REF G 1046 .E4 A7 1999
Historical Atlas of South Asia
Call Number: REF FOLIO G 2661.S1 H5 1978