Theravada Buddhism : : The View of the Elders / / Asanga Tilakaratne; ed. by Henry Rosemont.
This book brings to life the age-old religious tradition of Theravada (literally, "view of the elders") Buddhism as it is found in ancient texts and understood and practiced today in South and Southeast Asia. Following a brief introduction to the life of the historical Buddha and the begin...
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Tilakaratne, Asanga, author. aut http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut Theravada Buddhism : The View of the Elders / Asanga Tilakaratne; ed. by Henry Rosemont. Honolulu : University of Hawaii Press, [2012] ©2012 1 online resource (224 p.) : 2 maps text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier text file PDF rda Dimensions of Asian Spirituality ; 11 Frontmatter -- 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 restricted access http://purl.org/coar/access_right/c_16ec online access with authorization star This book brings to life the age-old religious tradition of Theravada (literally, "view of the elders") Buddhism as it is found in ancient texts and understood and practiced today in South and Southeast Asia. Following a brief introduction to the life of the historical Buddha and the beginning of his mission, the book examines the Triple Gem (the Buddha, his teachings, and the community of monastic followers) and the basic teachings of the Buddha in the earliest available Pali sources. Basic Buddhist concepts such as dependent co-origination, the four noble truths, the three trainings, and karma and its result are discussed in non-technical language, along with the Buddha's message on social wellbeing.The author goes on to chronicle his own involvement as an observer-participant in "the Theravada world," where he was born and raised. His is a rare first-hand account of living Theravada Buddhism not only in its traditional habitats, but also in the world at large at the dawn of the twenty-first century. He concludes with a discussion on what is happening to Theravada today across the globe, covering issues such as diaspora Buddhism, women's Buddhism, and engaged Buddhism. The book's accessible language and clear explication of Theravada doctrine and texts make this an ideal introduction for the student and general reader. Issued also in print. Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web. In English. Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 02. Mrz 2022) Theravāda Buddhism. Theravāda Buddhism. RELIGION / Buddhism / General (see also PHILOSOPHY / Buddhist). bisacsh Rosemont, Henry, editor. edt http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Asian Studies Backlist (2000-2014) eBook Package 9783110649772 Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter UHP eBook Package 2000-2013 9783110564143 Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter University of Hawaii Press eBook-Package Backlist 2000-2015 9783110663259 print 9780824835965 https://doi.org/10.1515/9780824837297 https://www.degruyter.com/isbn/9780824837297 Cover https://www.degruyter.com/document/cover/isbn/9780824837297/original |
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Frontmatter -- 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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Frontmatter -- 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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