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Theravada Buddhism: Continuity, Diversity, and Identity

By Kate , Crosby

Book information

Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Year
2013
ISBN
9781405189071
Language
english
Format
DJVU
Filesize
100 MB (105088713 bytes)
Pages
312\155
Time added
2017-10-28 15:34:26
BuddhismJatakapracticeRitualsSacred WritingsTheravadaWomen in Buddhism

Description

Theravada Buddhism provides a comprehensive introductory overview of the history, teachings, and current practice of an often misunderstood form of one of the world's oldest religious traditions. * Explores Theravada Buddhism's origins, evolution, teachings, and practices * Considers the practice of Theravada beyond Sri Lanka and Thailand, by exploring a wealth of material from countries including Bangladesh, Cambodia, and Vietnam * Reveals its rich and varied traditions, and corrects common misunderstandings about links to other practices, such as early Buddhism or Hinayana Buddhism * Incorporates student-friendly features including a glossary and other study aids

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