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This comprehensive introductory overview explores all aspects of the origins, evolution, and current practice of Theravada, the oldest surviving Buddhist school of thought. Theravada Buddhism offers an enriching and enlightening introduction to the history, teachings, and practice of Theravada for students of Buddhism.

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“Each chapter ends with a wealth of reference and further suggestions for reading and watching. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-level undergraduates, graduate students, and researchers/faculty.” (Choice, 1 October 2014)



Table of Contents

Acknowledgments viii

Map xi

Introduction 1

Part One Buddha 13

1 The Buddha and Buddhahood 15

2 Buddha Worship 43

Part Two Dhamma 69

3 Literature, Languages, and Conveying the Dhamma 71

4 The Jâtaka 99

5 The Good Buddhist 112

6 Meditation 138

7 Abhidhamma 174

Part Three Sangha and Society 195

8 Monks, Monasteries, and their Position in Society 197

9 Women in Monasticism 218

10 Women in Theravada Literature and Society 238

11 Feminist Readings of Gender-Related Symbols 250

12 Nonharming, Politics, and Violence 262

Glossary 283

Index 290

Theravada Buddhism

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      Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Published 22 November 2013
      ISBN-13 9781405189064
      978-1405189064
      ISBN-10 1405189061
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      Comparative religion

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This comprehensive introductory overview explores all aspects of the origins, evolution, and current practice of Theravada, the oldest surviving Buddhist school of thought. Theravada Buddhism offers an enriching and enlightening introduction to the history, teachings, and practice of Theravada for students of Buddhism.

      Trade Review

      “Each chapter ends with a wealth of reference and further suggestions for reading and watching. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-level undergraduates, graduate students, and researchers/faculty.” (Choice, 1 October 2014)



      Table of Contents

      Acknowledgments viii

      Map xi

      Introduction 1

      Part One Buddha 13

      1 The Buddha and Buddhahood 15

      2 Buddha Worship 43

      Part Two Dhamma 69

      3 Literature, Languages, and Conveying the Dhamma 71

      4 The Jâtaka 99

      5 The Good Buddhist 112

      6 Meditation 138

      7 Abhidhamma 174

      Part Three Sangha and Society 195

      8 Monks, Monasteries, and their Position in Society 197

      9 Women in Monasticism 218

      10 Women in Theravada Literature and Society 238

      11 Feminist Readings of Gender-Related Symbols 250

      12 Nonharming, Politics, and Violence 262

      Glossary 283

      Index 290

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