Theravada Buddhism

“It is a wonderful tour de force. At last here is a book that pays attention to the whole scope of the Theravâda tradition, from its historical developments in various cultural contexts, to the diversity of its practices, to the evolution and variety of its doctrines, and to its present-day situations in the modern world.”
—John Strong, Bates College

“[A] wonderful and welcome addition to the field … this book will prove to be the best introduction to the study of Theravada Buddhism available in a Western language for many years.”
—Justin McDaniel, University of Pennsylvania

“There is nothing whatsoever like this on the market: so balanced, comprehensive, easy-to-read, humane, insightful.”
—Steven Collins, University of Chicago