Buddhism in practice
Lopez, Donald S.
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Buddhism in practice
Published
1995
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Pages
608
ISBN-10
0691044422
Description
This anthology illustrates the vast scope of Buddhist practice in Asia, past and present, by presenting a selection of forty-eight translated texts including hagiographies, monastic rules, pilgrimage songs, apocryphal sutras, and didactic tales from India, China, Japan, Korea, Tibet, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Burma. Most of these pieces have never before been translated into a Western language, and each is preceded by a substantial introduction by its translator. Together they are designed to do nothing less than reshape the way in which Buddhism is understood. These unusual sources provide the reader with a sense of the remarkable diversity of the practices of persons who over the course of 2,500 years have been identified, by themselves or by others, as Buddhists. In this rich variety there are often contradictions, such that the practices of one Buddhist community might seem strange or unfamiliar to another. At the same time, however, there is evidence here of many continuities among the practices of Buddhist cultures widely separated by both history and topography.
Subjects
कामसूत्र
Anne Hooper's pocket Kama Sutra
Studies in the Lankavatara sutra
Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
Breathe! You Are Alive
Nothing exists that is not Śiva
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Buddhism in practice?
This edition of Buddhism in practice has approximately 608 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Buddhism in practice?
For most readers, Buddhism in practice typically takes between 12h 40m and 8h 27m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 152,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 10h 8m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 21 days • Estimated word count: 152,000 words
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What is the word count of Buddhism in practice?
The estimated word count for Buddhism in practice is approximately 152,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Buddhism in practice?
Buddhism in practice was written by Lopez, Donald S..
When was Buddhism in practice published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1995. The original work may have been published on a different date.