Theravada Buddhism

von Kate Crosby

314 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

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

• Reihe: Wiley-Blackwell
• ISBN: 9781405189064
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 04.11.2013
• Größe: 244 x 170 mm
• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons