Theravada Buddhism by Richard Gombrich

Theravada Buddhism by Richard Gombrich

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Zusammenfassung

Shows how Theravada Buddhism has influenced and been influenced by its social surroundings. This book explores the influences of the Buddha's predecessors, as well as the social and religious contexts against which Buddhism has developed and changed throughout history. It reflects social and political developments in Sri Lanka.

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Theravada Buddhism by Richard Gombrich

First published in 1988. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Richard Gombrich is founder and Academic Director of the Oxford Centre for Buddhist Studies, and Chairman of the UK Association for Buddhist Studies. Before his retirement in 2004, he held the Boden Chair of Sanskrit at Oxford University and a Professorial Fellowship at Balliol College for 28 years. He supervised nearly 50 theses on Buddhist topics, and is the author of 200 publications. He continues to lecture and teach at universities round the world.
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ISBN 13 9780415075855
ISBN 10 0415075858
Titel Theravada Buddhism
Autor Richard Gombrich
Serie The Library Of Religious Beliefs And Practices
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Bindungsart Paperback
Verlag Taylor & Francis Ltd
Erscheinungsjahr 1988-01-21
Seitenanzahl 248
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