Living Theravada : demystifying the people, places, and practices of a Buddhist tradition / Brooke Schedneck.
"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"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781611809718
- ISBN: 1611809711
- Physical Description: xxii, 246 pages : charts ; 23 cm
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: Boulder, Colorado : Shambhala, [2023]
- Copyright: ©2023
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-231) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Introduction: Lived Theravada Buddhism -- Part one: Sacred places and objects: 1. The temple -- 2. Sacred Buddhist objects -- Part two: People: 3. Varieties of male monks -- 4. Roles for Buddhist women -- 5. Theravada's relationship with other religions -- Part three: Practices: 6. Lay Buddhist practices and beliefs -- 7. Meditation -- Conclusion.
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- Subject:
- Buddhism.
Buddhist sects.
Theravāda Buddhism. - Genre:
- Informational works.
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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"--
