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Theravada Buddhism. / Diana St Ruth and Richard St Ruth.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextPublication details: London : Simple Guides, ©2007.Description: 144 p. : ill. ; 17 cmISBN:
  • 9781857334340
  • 1857334345
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • BQ7185 .R88 2007
Contents:
History -- The life of the Buddha -- Aims and beliefs -- Who can be a Buddhist? -- Sacred texts and basic teachings -- The middle way -- Suffering and release from suffering -- Kamma and rebirth -- Buddhist love -- Monks, nuns and laypeople -- Holy places, holy objects, holy days.
Summary: Offers an introduction to Theravada Buddhism. This guide presents descriptions of the key concepts, beliefs and practices of Theravada Buddhism.
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History --
The life of the Buddha --
Aims and beliefs --
Who can be a Buddhist? --
Sacred texts and basic teachings --
The middle way --
Suffering and release from suffering --
Kamma and rebirth --
Buddhist love --
Monks, nuns and laypeople --
Holy places, holy objects, holy days.

Offers an introduction to Theravada Buddhism. This guide presents descriptions of the key concepts, beliefs and practices of Theravada Buddhism.