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This book brings to life the age-old religious tradition of Theravada (literally, âœview of the eldersâ) 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 beginning of his mission, the book examines the Triple Gem (the Buddha, his teachings, and the community of monastic followers) and the basic teachings of the Buddha in the earliest available Pali sources. Basic Buddhist concepts such as dependent co-origination, the four noble truths, the three trainings, and karma and its result are discussed in non-technical language, along with the Buddhaâs message on social wellbeing. The author goes on to chronicle his own involvement as an observer-participant in âœthe Theravada world,â where he was born and raised. His is a rare first-hand account of living Theravada Buddhism not only in its traditional habitats, but also in the world at large at the dawn of the

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      Publisher: University of Hawai'i Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 9/30/2012 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780824836733, 978-0824836733
      ISBN10: 0824836731

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      Book Synopsis
      This book brings to life the age-old religious tradition of Theravada (literally, âœview of the eldersâ) 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 beginning of his mission, the book examines the Triple Gem (the Buddha, his teachings, and the community of monastic followers) and the basic teachings of the Buddha in the earliest available Pali sources. Basic Buddhist concepts such as dependent co-origination, the four noble truths, the three trainings, and karma and its result are discussed in non-technical language, along with the Buddhaâs message on social wellbeing. The author goes on to chronicle his own involvement as an observer-participant in âœthe Theravada world,â where he was born and raised. His is a rare first-hand account of living Theravada Buddhism not only in its traditional habitats, but also in the world at large at the dawn of the

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