The acclaimed volumes of "Princeton Readings in Religions"
present the remarkable range of all that is encompassed in the
practice of religions, across the centuries and across the
world.
"Religions of Asia in Practice: An Anthology" brings together
into a single volume the most important and fascinating selections
from the volumes on Buddhism, India, China, Tibet, and Japan to
give an overview of how religions have been lived by both ordinary
and extraordinary people throughout the continent of Asia. These
materials--many of which had never before been translated into any
Western language--include ritual manuals, hagiographical and
autobiographical writings, popular commentaries, instructions to
children, poetry, and folktales. Each is preceded by a substantial
introduction in which the translator discusses the text's history
and influence and guides the reader through points of potential
difficulty and particular interest. The volume includes, in
addition, clear and compelling introductions to each of the major
traditions.
"Religions of Asia in Practice: An Anthology" offers a
fascinating look at the spectrum of religious practices in Asia
over almost three millennia. As such, it is ideally suited for use
as a textbook in courses on world or Eastern religions as well as
for the general reader.
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