Theravada Buddhism by Richard Gombrich
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.
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 |
| Title | Theravada Buddhism |
| Author | Richard Gombrich |
| Series | The Library Of Religious Beliefs And Practices |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Year published | 1988-01-21 |
| Number of pages | 248 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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