Frank E. Reynolds is Professor of Buddhist Studies and History of Religions at the University of Chicago Divinity School. His many edited books include Myth and Philosophy (1990) and Religion and Practical Reason (1994). Jason A. Carbine specializes in Buddhist Studies within the History of Religions Program at the University of Chicago Divinity School.
"Reynolds and Carbine have used the power of substantial, interpretive editing to render a volume which is both accessible to those with little background in Buddhism and also helpful to specialists on account of its fresh, practical perspective on past ethnographic research. . . .The editors' introduction concisely conveys some of the main events and terminology in Buddhist studies and charts the geographic spread of Buddhism from its Indian birthplace through Asia and abroad. . . . In the course if 15 short essays, the collection presents a picture of diverse practices united by the interaction of monastic and lay individuals in their distinct but complementary roles. . . . The Life of Buddhism is a worthwhile read for those familiar with the discipline and an excellent introduction to for those embarking on the path." -- Chicago South Asia Newsletter
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