Search Guides
Eastern Religions
Article Databases for Eastern Religions
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ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials This link opens in a new windowCombines the premier index to journal articles, book reviews, and collections of essays in all fields of religion with the American Theological Library Association's online collection of major religion and theology journals.
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Philosopher's Index This link opens in a new windowIndex of journal literature on the subject of philosophy, features author-written abstracts covering scholarly research published in journals and books, including contributions to anthologies and book reviews.
Understanding Call Numbers in Religion
Library of Congress call numbers for Religion are BL-BX (located on the third floor)
BL: Philosophy of religion and World religions
BL 1100-1295: Hinduism
BL 1790-1975: Chinese religion, Confucianism and Taoism
BL 2195-2228: Japanese religion, Shinto
BM: Judaism
BP: Islam
BQ: Buddhism
BR: Christianity
BS: Biblical Studies
BT-BV: Christian theology
BX: Christian denominations / Church history
Reference Resources on Eastern Religions
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Religions of the WorldOnline encyclopedia of beliefs and practices
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Encyclopedia of Global ReligionProvides a comprehensive overview of the globalization of religious culture and society around the world in both its historical and contemporary aspects.
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Encyclopedia of BuddhismOnline encyclopedia describing the Buddhist world view, basic teachings and practices, as well as its different schools and sects
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BuddhanetPortal for information about all forms of Buddhism. Sponsored by the Buddhist Education and Information Network.
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Digital Dictionary of BuddhismSearch in English or Chinese in several topical areas: terms, texts, persons, temples, schools, places and names. When asked for authorization, type "guest" as username.
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Vedic EncyclopediaThis site presents articles on various aspects of Hindu belief.
Selected DVDs on Eastern Religions
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The Buddha : the story of Siddhartha
Call Number: MEDIA BQ882 .B795 2010ISBN: 9781608831951Publication Date: 2010 -
Taoism: the world of religious beliefs and practices, part 5Call Number: MEDIA BL1900.A2 W675ISBN: 9780835680813Publication Date: 2002
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Ashes in the river, four religions of India. HinduismCall Number: MEDIA BL1202 .C465 2005Publication Date: 2005
