Theravada Buddhism

Continuity, Diversity, and Identity

Kate Crosby (SOAS, University of London, UK)

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Wiley-Blackwell
22 November 2013

Comparative religion; Buddhism

Series: Wiley-Blackwell Guides to Buddhism

Theravada Buddhism provides a comprehensive introductory overview of the history, teachings, and current practice of an often misunderstood form of one of the world’s oldest religious traditions.

Explores Theravada Buddhism’s origins, evolution, teachings, and practices Considers the practice of Theravada beyond Sri Lanka and Thailand, by exploring a wealth of material from countries including Bangladesh, Cambodia, and Vietnam Reveals its rich and varied traditions, and corrects common misunderstandings about links to other practices, such as early Buddhism or Hinayana Buddhism Incorporates student-friendly features including a glossary and other study aids

By: Kate Crosby (SOAS University of London UK)
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 239mm, Width: 165mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 476g
ISBN: 9781405189064
ISBN 10: 1405189061
Series: Wiley-Blackwell Guides to Buddhism
Pages: 312
Publication Date: 22 November 2013
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Acknowledgments viii Map xi Introduction 1 Part One Buddha 13 1 The Buddha and Buddhahood 15 2 Buddha Worship 43 Part Two Dhamma 69 3 Literature, Languages, and Conveying the Dhamma 71 4 The Jâtaka 99 5 The Good Buddhist 112 6 Meditation 138 7 Abhidhamma 174 Part Three Sangha and Society 195 8 Monks, Monasteries, and their Position in Society 197 9 Women in Monasticism 218 10 Women in Theravada Literature and Society 238 11 Feminist Readings of Gender-Related Symbols 250 12 Nonharming, Politics, and Violence 262 Glossary 283 Index 290

Kate Crosby is a Seiyu Kiriyama Reader in Buddhist Studies in the Department of the Study of Religions at SOAS, University of London, and is also a member of the Centre of South East Asian Studies and the Centre of Buddhist Studies. She is the author or editor of a number of books, including Santideva’s Bodhicaryavatara: Buddhist Path To Awakening (with Andrew Skilton, 1998), and The Dead of Night & the Women (2009).

Reviews for Theravada Buddhism: Continuity, Diversity, and Identity

Each chapter ends with a wealth of reference and furthersuggestions for reading and watching. Summing Up:Recommended. Upper-level undergraduates, graduate students,and researchers/faculty. (Choice, 1 October2014)