Narrating Karma and Rebirth
Buddhist and Jain Multi-Life Stories
$89.57
- Paperback
244 pages
- Release Date
8 October 2015
Summary
Buddhism and Jainism share the concepts of karma, rebirth, and the desirability of escaping from rebirth. The literature of both traditions contains many stories about past, and sometimes future, lives which reveal much about these foundational doctrines. Naomi Appleton carefully explores how multi-life stories served to construct, communicate, and challenge ideas about karma and rebirth within early South Asia, examining portrayals of the different realms of rebirth, the potential paths and …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781107566149 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1107566142 |
| Author: | Naomi Appleton |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| Imprint: | Cambridge University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 244 |
| Release Date: | 8 October 2015 |
| Weight: | 360g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 153mm x 13mm |
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Critics Review
‘This lively study of narratives about karma and rebirth in Buddhist and Jain literature will be welcomed by scholars and non-scholars alike … provide[s] abundant themes for classical scriptures, contemporary cartoon books, movies, and painting and sculpture … Highly recommended.’ J. Bussanich, Choice‘Narrating Karma and Rebirth is a valuable resource for undergraduates who are inclined to exploring issues of karma and rebirth, or the traditions of Jainism and Buddhism. Both introduction and appendix provide a good collection of sources useful for any novice researcher. It can also serve as good reading material for any faith-directed intellectual. overall, this is an excellent book of sources of multiple-life investigation scholars can enjoy reading and recommend to their students as well.’ Samani Unnata Pragya, Religions of South Asia
About The Author
Naomi Appleton
Naomi Appleton is Chancellor’s Fellow in Religious Studies at the University of Edinburgh. She is author of Jātaka Stories in Theravāda Buddhism (2010).
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