Theravada Buddhism in Southeast Asia by Robert C. Lester
$20.00
Theravada Buddhism in Southeast Asia by Robert C. Lester.
A scholarly introduction to the beliefs, historical development and lived practice of Theravada Buddhism across Southeast Asia. Lester places contemporary religious life in the context of Buddhist scripture, history, monastic institutions, ritual and regional traditions.
This copy is the first Ann Arbor Paperback edition, published in 1973 by The University of Michigan Press.
Author: Robert C. Lester
Publisher: The University of Michigan Press
Publication year: 1973
Edition: First Ann Arbor Paperback edition
Series: Ann Arbor Paperbacks, AA 184
Format: Paperback
ISBN-10: 0472061844
ISBN-13: 9780472061846
Library of Congress number: 71-185154
Pages: 201
Condition: Good vintage condition. The green card covers remain bright but show rubbing, creasing, edge wear, small marks and wear along the spine. There is a blacked-out mark near the lower front cover. The binding appears sound and the internal pages appear clean overall with light age toning. Please inspect the photographs carefully, as they form part of the condition description.
Collections: ALL BOOKS, ALL PRODUCTS, NON-FICTION BOOKS, RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY, VINTAGE BOOKS
Type: NON FICTION
Category: @SHOPFLOOR, BOOKS, BUDDHISM, ES002, NON FICTION, PAPERBACK, RELIGION, SOUTHEAST ASIA, THERAVADA, VINTAGE
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