Theravada Buddhism: The View of the Elders 9780824837297

This book brings to life the age-old religious tradition of Theravada (literally, “view of the elders”) Buddhism as it i

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Theravada Buddhism: The View of the Elders
9780824837297

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Asanga Tilakaratne (editor)
Henry Rosemont (editor)

Table of contents :
Contents
Editors’ Preface
Acknowledgments
Notes on References and Romanization of Sanskrit and Pali
Introduction
1. The Beginning of Buddhism
2. The Triple Gem
3. The Basic Teachings of the Buddha
4. Karma and Its Results
5. The Social Teachings of the Buddha
6. The Traditional Theravada World
7. The Traditional Theravada Practice
8. Theravada in Wider Perspective
Appendix 1. A Sample of Basic Theravada Liturgy (Vandana and Puja)
Appendix 2. Canonical Texts and Related Readings
Glossary of Pali Terms
Guide to Further Reading
Index
About the Author

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