Theravada Buddhism : continuity, diversity, and identity /
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| Author / Creator: | Crosby, Kate (Religion scholar) |
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| Imprint: | Chichester, West Sussex ; Malden, MA : Wiley Blackwell, 2014. |
| Description: | x, 300 pages : illustration, map ; 25 cm. |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Wiley Blackwell guides to Buddhism Wiley Blackwell guides to Buddhism. |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11338595 |
| Summary: | <p> 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.</p> 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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| Physical Description: | x, 300 pages : illustration, map ; 25 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781405189071 140518907X 9781405189064 1405189061 |