Theravada Buddhism

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<p><i>Theravada Buddhism</i> provides a comprehensive introductory overview of the history, teachings, and current practice of an often misunderstood form of one of the worlds oldest religious traditions.</p><ul><li>Explores Theravada Buddhisms origins, evolution, teachings, and practices</li><li>Considers the practice of Theravada beyond Sri Lanka and Thailand, by exploring a wealth of material from countries including Bangladesh, Cambodia, and Vietnam</li><li>Reveals its rich and varied traditions, and corrects common misunderstandings about links to other practices, such as early Buddhism or Hinayana Buddhism</li><li>Incorporates student-friendly features including a glossary and other study aids</li></ul>

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<p><b>Kate Crosby</b> is a Seiyu Kiriyama Reader in Buddhist Studies in the Department of the Study of Religions at SOAS, University of London, and is also a member of the Centre of South East Asian Studies and the Centre of Buddhist Studies. She is the author or editor of a number of books, including<i>Santidevas Bodhicaryavatara: Buddhist Path To Awakening</i> (with Andrew Skilton, 1998), and<i>The Dead of Night& the Women</i> (2009).</p>

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