Sacred Biography in the Buddhist Traditions of South and Southeast Asia

Sacred Biography in the Buddhist Traditions of South and Southeast Asia
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Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Total Pages : 392
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ISBN-13 : 0824816994
ISBN-10 : 9780824816995
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Book Synopsis Sacred Biography in the Buddhist Traditions of South and Southeast Asia by : Juliane Schober

Download or read book Sacred Biography in the Buddhist Traditions of South and Southeast Asia written by Juliane Schober and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 1997-01-01 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Sacred Biography brings together the erudite scholarship of major scholars in the field who enhance our knowledge of Buddhism in South and Southeast Asia. The combination of thematic depth and theoretical sophistication makes this volume innovative reading for all scholars with comparative interests in the study of religion, history, and anthropology."--BOOK JACKET


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