Buddhadasa: Theravada Buddhism and Modernist Reform in Thailand

by Peter A. Jackson

Buddhadasa Bhikkhu (1906-1993) is widely regarded as modern Thailand's most influential Buddhist philosopher. His thought had a profound intellectual impact in Thailand in the second half of the twentieth century. His life mission was to undertake a complete reexamination of Theravada Buddhist teachings. By returning to the Buddha's original teachings in the Suttapitaka and by drawing on aspects of Zen Buddhism, Buddhadasa crafted...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9747551918
• ISBN13: 9789747551914
• Release Date: March 2003
• Publisher: University of Washington Press
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 8.5"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher