Theravada Buddhism: continuity, diversity and identity
by Crosby, Kate, (Religion scholar)
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 mi…
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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.--Amazon.com.
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- Publication Date:©2014
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):John Wiley & Sons, Inc
- Place of Publication:Chichester
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:©2014
Notes
Includes index.
The Physical Object
- Description:x, 300 pages ; : 25 cm
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:9781405189064, 1405189061, 9781405189071, 140518907X
- oclc:ocn982205748
- LC Classification:BQ7185
- Dewey Decimal:294.3/91
Table of Contents
Introduction -- The Buddha and Buddhahood -- Buddha worship -- Literature, languages, and conveying the Dhamma -- The Jātaka -- The good Buddhist -- Meditation -- Abhidhamma -- Monks, monasteries, and their position in society -- Women in monasticism -- Women in Theravada literature and society -- Feminist readings of gender-related symbols -- Nonharming, politics, and violence.
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