Buddhadasa: Theravada Buddhism and Modernist Reform in Thailand

by Peter A. Jackson

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Buddhadasa Bhikkhu (1906-1993) is widely regarded as modern Thailand's most influential Buddhist philosopher. His thought had a profound intellectual impact in Thailand in the second half of the twentieth century. His life mission was to undertake a complete reexamination of Theravada Buddhist teachings. By returning to the Buddha's original teachings in the Suttapitaka and by drawing on aspects of Zen Buddhism, Buddhadasa crafted...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:9747551918

ISBN13:9789747551914

Release Date:March 2003

Publisher:University of Washington Press

Length:392 Pages

Weight:1.25 lbs.

Dimensions:0.9" x 6.1" x 8.5"

Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher

Related Subjects

Asia Buddhism History Leaders & Notable People Religion Religion & Spirituality Religious Southeast Asia Thailand

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