Religious Giving and the Invention of Karma in Theravada Buddhism (Curzon Studies in Asian Religions, 5)
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: RoutledgeCurzon
Published: March 21, 2002
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 208
ISBN-13: 9780700715060
Subjects: Buddhism; Religious rites & ceremonies; Religion - World Religions; Religion; Social Science / Ethnic Studies; Buddhism - Theravada
First sentence: Theravadin Buddhists recognize two soteriological goals: the attainment of nirvana (Pali nibbana), and the attainment of a good rebirth in the heavens or on earth.