Studying Buddhism in Practice (Studying Religions in Practice)

ISBN 10: 0415464862 / ISBN 13: 9780415464864

Published by Routledge, 2011

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Studying Buddhism in Practice (Studying Religions in Practice)
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415464862
• ISBN 13: 9780415464864
• Binding: paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

John S. Harding received his PhD in Religious Studies from the University of Pennsylvania, USA. He is Associate Professor and Chair of the Religious Studies Department at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada. His books include Introduction to the Study of Religion with Hillary P. Rodrigues (2008) and Wild Geese: Buddhism in Canada with Victor Sogen Hori and Alexander Soucy (2010).