Studying Buddhism in Practice

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Studying Buddhism in Practice is written by John S. Harding and published by Routledge. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1136501894 (ISBN 10) and 9781136501890 (ISBN 13).

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.