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Title: Studying Buddhism in Practice
Author : John S. Harding
Release Date : January 17, 2013
Genre: Religion & Spirituality,Books,Buddhism,
Pages : * pages
Size : 11229 KB

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This book introduces the rich realities of the Buddhist tradition and the academic approaches through which they are studied. Based on personal experiences of Buddhism on the ground, it provides a reflective context within which religious practices can be understood and appreciated. The engaging narratives cover a broad range of Buddhist countries and traditions, drawing on fieldwork to explore topics such as ordination, pilgrimage, funerals, gender roles, and film-making. All the entries provide valuable contextual discussion and are accompanied by photographs and suggestions for further reading.