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Theravada Buddhism

Theravada Buddhism

Paperback

Series: Wiley-Blackwell Guides to Buddhism

Buddhism

ISBN10: 1405189061
ISBN13: 9781405189064
Publisher: Blackwell Publ
Published: Dec 4 2013
Pages: 312
Weight: 1.05
Height: 0.70 Width: 6.60 Depth: 9.50
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

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