{"product_id":"theravada-buddhism-9781405189064","title":"Theravada Buddhism","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“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.”  (\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e, 1 October 2014)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments viii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMap xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart One Buddha 13\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 The Buddha and Buddhahood 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Buddha Worship 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Two Dhamma 69\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Literature, Languages, and Conveying the Dhamma 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 The Jâtaka 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 The Good Buddhist 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Meditation 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Abhidhamma 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Three Sangha and Society 195\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Monks, Monasteries, and their Position in Society 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Women in Monasticism 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Women in Theravada Literature and Society 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Feminist Readings of Gender-Related Symbols 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Nonharming, Politics, and Violence 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 290\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49407920931159,"sku":"9781405189064","price":27.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781405189064.jpg?v=1730500963","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/theravada-buddhism-9781405189064","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}