Theravada Buddhism
Download or Read eBook Theravada Buddhism PDF written by Kate Crosby and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-09-16 with total page 467 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Kate Crosby |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 467 |
| Release | : 2013-09-16 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781118323298 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1118323297 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (98 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Theravada Buddhism by : Kate Crosby
Book excerpt: 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
