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Buddhist Monastic Life: According to the Texts of the Theravada Tradition,Used
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This book provides a vivid and detailed picture of the daily life and religious practices of Buddhist monks and nuns in the classic period of Theravada Buddhism. The author describes the way in which the Buddha's disciples institutionalized and ritualized his teachings about food, dress, money, chastity, solitude, and discipleship. This tradition represents an ideal of religious life that has been followed in India and South Asia for more than two thousand years. The introduction by Steven Collins describes Theravada Buddhist literature, discusses the issue of the historical reliability of the texts, and offers extensive suggestions for further reading. The book will be of interest to scholars and students in Asian studies, religious studies, anthropology, and history.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Buddhist Monastic Life'? A: The book provides an in-depth exploration of the daily life and religious practices of Buddhist monks and nuns in the Theravada tradition, highlighting the institutionalization and ritualization of the Buddha's teachings.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Buddhist Monastic Life' is Mohan Wijayaratna.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 216 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: This edition of the book is paperback.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on November 30, 1990.
- Q: Is there an introduction or additional reading suggestions in the book? A: Yes, the book includes an introduction by Steven Collins that discusses Theravada Buddhist literature and offers extensive suggestions for further reading.
- Q: What topics does the book cover regarding Buddhist practices? A: The book covers various topics such as food, dress, money, chastity, solitude, and the concept of discipleship in the context of Buddhist monastic life.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: Scholars and students in Asian studies, religious studies, anthropology, and history would find this book particularly useful.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available in its first edition.