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Theravada Buddhism: Continuity, Diversity, and Identity
Kate Crosby
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Description for Theravada Buddhism: Continuity, Diversity, and Identity
Paperback. This comprehensive introductory overview explores all aspects of the origins, evolution, and current practice of Theravada, the oldest surviving Buddhist school of thought. Theravada Buddhism offers an enriching and enlightening introduction to the history, teachings, and practice of Theravada for students of Buddhism. Series: Wiley-Blackwell Guides to Buddhism. Num Pages: 312 pages, maps. BIC Classification: HRAC; HRE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 170 x 246 x 14. Weight in Grams: 480.
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
Product Details
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
312
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Series
Wiley-Blackwell Guides to Buddhism
Condition
New
Number of Pages
312
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405189064
SKU
V9781405189064
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Ref
99-50
About Kate Crosby
Kate Crosby is a Seiyu Kiriyama Reader in Buddhist Studies in the Department of the Study of Religions at SOAS, University of London, and is also a member of the Centre of South East Asian Studies and the Centre of Buddhist Studies. She is the author or editor of a number of books, including Santideva’s Bodhicaryavatara: Buddhist Path To Awakening ... Read more
Reviews for Theravada Buddhism: Continuity, Diversity, and Identity
“Each chapter ends with a wealth of reference and further suggestions for reading and watching. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-level undergraduates, graduate students, and researchers/faculty.” (Choice, 1 October 2014)