Theravada Buddhism : The View of the Elders /

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This book brings to life the age-old religious tradition of Theravada (literally, "view of the elders") Buddhism as it is found in ancient texts and understood and practiced today in South and Southeast Asia. Following a brief introduction to the life of the historical Buddha and the begin...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Tilakaratne, Asanga (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: [Honolulu] : University of Hawaiʻi Press, 2012.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Therawada
Theravāda Buddhism.
RELIGION > Buddhism > Theravada.
RELIGION > Comparative Religion.
Theravada.
Bouddhisme Theravāda.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • The beginning of Buddhism
  • The triple gem
  • The basic teachings of the Buddha
  • Karma and its results
  • The social teachings of the Buddha
  • The traditional Theravada world
  • The traditional Theravada practice
  • Theravada in wider perspective.

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