Theravada Buddhism

Tilakaratne, Asanga:
Theravada Buddhism : The View of the Elders / Asanga Tilakaratne. - Honolulu : University of Hawai'i Press, 2012. - ca. 204 S. - (Dimensions of Asian Spirituality)
ISBN 978-0-8248-3596-5
US$ 48,00 (Cloth)
ISBN 978-0-8248-3673-3
US$ 17,00 (Paperback)
DDC: 294.391

Beschreibung
This book brings to life the age-old religious tradition of Theravada (literally, “view of the elders”) Buddhism as it is found in ancient texts and understood and practiced today in South and Southeast Asia. Following a brief introduction to the life of the historical Buddha and the beginning of his mission, the book examines the Triple Gem (the Buddha, his teachings, and the community of monastic followers) and the basic teachings of the Buddha in the earliest available Pali sources. Basic Buddhist concepts such as dependent co-origination, the four noble truths, the three trainings, and karma and its result are discussed in non-technical language, along with the Buddha’s message on social wellbeing.
   The author goes on to chronicle his own involvement as an observer-participant in “the Theravada world,” where he was born and raised. His is a rare first-hand account of living Theravada Buddhism not only in its traditional habitats, but also in the world at large at the dawn of the twenty-first century. He concludes with a discussion on what is happening to Theravada today across the globe, covering issues such as diaspora Buddhism, women’s Buddhism, and engaged Buddhism. The book’s accessible language and clear explication of Theravada doctrine and texts make this an ideal introduction for the student and general reader. [Verlagsinformation]

Inhalt
Editors’ Preface
Acknowledgments
Notes on References and Romanization of Sanskrit and Pali
Introduction
1. The Beginning of Buddhism
2. The Triple Gem
3. The Basic Teachings of the Buddha
4. Karma and Its Results
5. The Social Teachings of the Buddha
6. The Traditional Theravada World
7. The Traditional Theravada Practice
8. Theravada in Wider Perspective
Appendix 1 A Sample of Basic Theravada Liturgy (Vandana and Puja)
Appendix 2 Canonical Texts and Related Readings
Glossary of Pali Terms
Guide to Further Reading
Index

Autor
ASANGA TILAKARATNE is professor of Pali and Buddhist studies at the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Profile page.

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