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On Understanding Buddhists|John Ross Carter

On Understanding Buddhists : Essays on the Theravāda Tradition in Sri Lanka

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Carter unfolds the cumulative traditions of Theravāda Buddhism by showing how one "looks at the world through Buddhist eyes." Presenting evidence from the Buddhist heritage in Sri Lanka, he develops a disciplined, inclusive approach to understanding notions of ethical living and "faith," or how individuals live life religiously. The author examines Buddhism as a worldview, reviewing the process of its origins and the development of its important concepts such as the pursuit of dhamma by Buddhists; the "Four Noble Truths;" the notion of refuge and the process of transcending; the role of the Buddhist monk (bhikkhu); and the role of music in ritual chant and song.

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  • ISBN-13: 9780791414149
  • ISBN-10: 0791414140
  • Publisher: State University of New York Press
  • Publish Date: July 1993
  • Shipping Weight: 0.82 pounds
  • Page Count: 251

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