Theravada Buddhism
Continuity, Diversity, and Identity
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Eastern Religions, Buddhism
| Author: | Kate Crosby | ISBN: | 9781118323298 |
| Publisher: | Wiley | Publication: | September 16, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Wiley-Blackwell | Language: | English |
| Author: | Kate Crosby |
| ISBN: | 9781118323298 |
| Publisher: | Wiley |
| Publication: | September 16, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Wiley-Blackwell |
| Language: | English |
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
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
