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

About the Author

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

"Each chapter ends with a wealth of reference and further suggestions for reading and watching. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-level undergraduates, graduate students, and researchers/faculty." (Choice, 1 October 2014)

Book Information
ISBN 9781405189064
Author Kate Crosby
Format Paperback
Page Count 312
Imprint Wiley-Blackwell
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Weight(grams) 476g
Dimensions(mm) 239mm * 165mm * 18mm