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Theravada Buddhism
Contributor(s): Crosby, Kate (Author)
ISBN: 1405189061     ISBN-13: 9781405189064
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
OUR PRICE:   $47.47  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: December 2013
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BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Buddhism - General (see Also Philosophy - Buddhist)
Dewey: 294.391
LCCN: 2013021022
Series: Wiley-Blackwell Guides to Buddhism
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.6" W x 9.5" (1.05 lbs) 312 pages
Themes:
- Religious Orientation - Buddhist
 
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Publisher 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