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Theravāda Buddhism.
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Buddhism.
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Living Theravada : d...
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Living Theravada : demystifying the people, places, and practices of a Buddhist tradition / Brooke Schedneck.
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Schedneck, Brooke, author.
Boulder : Shambhala, [2023]
Subjects
Theravāda Buddhism.
Buddhist sects.
Buddhism.
ISBN:
9781611809718 (trade paperback) :
1611809711 (trade paperback)
Description:
xxii, 246 pages : illustration ; 23 cm
Edition:
First edition.
Contents:
Introduction: Lived Theravada Buddhism -- Part I: Sacred Places and Objects: 1. The Temple -- 2. Sacred Buddhist Objects -- Part II: People: 3. Varieties of Male Monks -- 4. Roles for Buddhist Women -- 5. Theravada's Relationship with Other Religions -- Part III: Practices: 6. Lay Buddhist Practices and Beliefs -- 7. Meditation -- Conclusion -- Appendix 1: Meditation Practice Centers and Temples -- Appendix 2: Temple Etiquette Guide -- Recommended Further Reading -- Notes -- Bibliography.
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"Theravada translates as "the way of the Elders," indicating that this Buddhist tradition considers itself to be the most authoritative and pure. Tracing all the way back to the time of the Buddha, Theravada Buddhism is distinguished by canonical literature preserved in the Pali language, beliefs, and practices-resources for which are often specialized and academic in tone. By contrast, this book will serve as a foundational and accessible resource on Theravada Buddhism and the contemporary, lived world of its enduring tradition"--
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Hawaii State Library
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