Getting Started

This guide is intended for students who are enrolled in History 307 or for those interested in beginning research regarding Buddhism.

Reference works are an excellent way of getting background information on your topic. They're usually trustworthy because they've been written and reviewed by subject experts.

Electronic Reference Sources

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Finding Print Reference Sources

EMU Library's Print Reference Collection

Our print reference collection is located on the second level, west side.

Most reference materials having to do with Buddhism have call numbers beginning with BQ.

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Reference materials cannot be checked out.

Specific Reference Titles

The Princeton Dictionary of Buddhism by R. Buswell
Call Number: BQ130 .P75 2014; Third Level
Publication Date: 2013
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 by R. Buswell (Editor)
Call Number: BQ128 .E62 2004; Reference Collection -- First Floor
ISBN: 0028657187
Publication Date: 2005
Describes the Buddhist world view, basic teachings and practices of Buddhism, as well as its different schools and sects.
A Dictionary of Buddhism by D. Keown
Call Number: BQ130 .K46x 2003; Reference Collection -- First Floor
ISBN: 0198605609
Publication Date: 2003
Covers both historical and contemporary issues in Buddhism and includes all Buddhist schools and cultures.

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