The Notion of Diṭṭhi in Theravāda Buddhism

The Notion of Diṭṭhi in Theravāda Buddhism
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Publisher : Psychology Press
Total Pages : 280
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ISBN-10 : 0415342937
ISBN-13 : 9780415342933
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Book Synopsis The Notion of Diṭṭhi in Theravāda Buddhism by : Paul Fuller

Download or read book The Notion of Diṭṭhi in Theravāda Buddhism written by Paul Fuller and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The notion of 'view' or 'opinion' (ditthi) as an obstacle to 'seeing things as they are' is a central concept in Buddhist thought. Through its argument this book makes a valuable addition to the study of Buddhist philosophy.


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