Theravada Buddhism - Simple Guides, 9781857334340
Paperback
Offers an introduction to Theravada Buddhism. This guide presents descriptions of the key concepts, beliefs and practices of Theravada Buddhism.

Theravada Buddhism - Simple Guides

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  • Paperback

    144 pages

  • Release Date

    8 February 2009

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Summary

This book will help you to appreciate the timeless wisdom of the oldest form of Buddhism in existence today, to understand what it means to be a Buddhist, to recognize the key practices and traditions of Theravada Buddhism, and to avoid faux pas in conversation, in traveling, and in personal relationships.Access the world’s religions with Simple Guides: Religion a series of concise, accessible introductions to the world’s major religions. Written by experts in the field, they offer an enga…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781857334340
ISBN-10:1857334345
Author:Diana St.Ruth, Richard St.Ruth
Publisher:Kuperard
Imprint:Kuperard
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:144
Release Date:8 February 2009
Weight:136g
Dimensions:170mm x 110mm
Series:Simple Guides
About The Author

Diana St.Ruth

Diana and Richard St. Ruth were born in 1943, Richard in London, Diana in Leicester, and both developed an interest in Buddhism during their teens. They were married in 1969. In 1983 they founded the Buddhist Publishing Group, and in 1989 started the magazine Buddhism Now, of which they are joint editors. They also organize annual Buddhist summer schools. Other titles by the authors include: An Introduction to Buddhism, BPG, 1988; Zen Graffiti, BPG 1991; Experience Beyond Thinking: A Guide to Buddhist Meditation, BPG, 1993; The Little Book of Buddhist Wisdom, Element, 1997; Sitting: A Guide to Buddhist Meditation, Penguin, 1998; and in the Simple Guide series, Zen Buddhism. We would like to express our grateful thanks to Don E. Whitbread for his helpful comments on the manuscript.

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