Theravada Buddhism: A Social History from Ancient Benares to Modern Colombo
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First published in 1995. This study is intended as a contribution to the empirical study of religion, and in particular to the study of religious change. Using empirical method of using documents,... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0415365090
ISBN13:9780415365093
Release Date:June 2006
Publisher:Routledge
Length:252 Pages
Weight:0.75 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"
Customer Reviews
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Excellent
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
If you're interested in the origins of Buddhism, with a thorough exposition of its social parameters, this is the book for you. From the Buddha's relation to Brahminism and the evolution of the religious order founded by him, this book covers it all, including the arrival of Europeans and how Theravada Buddhism reacted to it. Personally, I started reading this book to know about Theravada Buddhism per se, not so much its social history, but even then I found much to be interesting and helpful for an understanding of Buddhism in general. The writing is excellent, precise, to the point, and informative.
Outstanding social history of Buddhism in ancient India and Sri Lanka
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
Gombrich is an excellent writer, his prose clear and precise. In this book, he does a great job of explaining how Buddhism grew out of the Buddha's responses to the various religious and spiritual options available in 500-400 b.c. India, including Brahmanism and various types of renouncers and ascetics. Fascinating! Gombrich also does an excellent job of explaining the specific spiritual problems Gotama attempted to address with his philosophy and practice. Very highly recommended.
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