154 Pages
7 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge India
154 Pages
7 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge India
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This book examines ancient Buddhist traditions centered around water. It studies the sustainability and conservation practices of Buddhist monastics and examines how these early practices and ethos are applicable in the contemporary world. The author draws on literary and archaeological sources across cultures and religions to trace the different socio-economic and cultural traditions that... Read more
Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Water in Buddhist Teachings and Monastic Life Chapter 3: Water in Buddhist Religious Practices: Parittas and Holy Water Chapter 4: Nāgas and Aqua-Environment in Buddhism Chapter 5: Buddhist Outlook on Water and Environmental Concerns
Biography
Anand Singh, Associate Professor, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, India.
