Theravada Buddhism

Theravada Buddhism
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 312
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ISBN-10 : 9781118323298
ISBN-13 : 1118323297
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Download or read book Theravada Buddhism written by Kate Crosby and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-09-16 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Theravada Buddhism provides a comprehensive introductoryoverview of the history, teachings, and current practice of anoften misunderstood form of one of the world’s oldestreligious traditions. Explores Theravada Buddhism’s origins, evolution,teachings, and practices Considers the practice of Theravada beyond Sri Lanka andThailand, by exploring a wealth of material from countriesincluding Bangladesh, Cambodia, and Vietnam Reveals its rich and varied traditions, and corrects commonmisunderstandings about links to other practices, such as earlyBuddhism or Hinayana Buddhism Incorporates student-friendly features including a glossary andother study aids


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Based on presentations at a panel in 2007.