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Theravada Buddhism: A Social History from Ancient Benares to Modern Colombo
Richard F. Gombrich
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Description for Theravada Buddhism: A Social History from Ancient Benares to Modern Colombo
Paperback. "Theravada Buddhism" is widely recognised as the classic introduction to the branch of Buddhism found in Sri Lanka and parts of South East Asia. Written by a leading authority on Theravada Buddhism, this book takes account of the research, including the controversies of the date of the Buddha and social and political developments in Sri Lanka. Series: The Library of Religious Beliefs and Practices. Num Pages: 252 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 146 x 14. Weight in Grams: 304.
Written by the leading authority on Theravada Buddhism, this up-dated edition takes into account recent research to include the controversies over the date of the Buddha and current social and political developments in Sri Lanka. Gombrich explores the legacy of the Buddha's predecessors and the social and religious contexts against which Buddhism has developed and changed throughout history, demonstrating above all, how it has always influenced and been influenced by its social surroundings in a way which continues to this day.
Product Details
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Series
The Library of Religious Beliefs and Practices
Condition
New
Number of Pages
252
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415365093
SKU
V9780415365093
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99-5
About Richard F. Gombrich
Richard F. Gombrich is Academic Director of the Oxford Centre for Buddhist Studies, and one of the most renowned Buddhist scholars in the world. From 1976 to 2004 he was Boden Professor of Sanskrit, University of Oxford. He has been President of the Pali Text Society and was awarded the Sri Lanka Ranjana decoration by the President of Sri Lanka ... Read more
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