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Richard Francis Gombrich (/ˈɡɒmbrɪk/; born 17 July 1937) is an Indologist and scholar of Sanskrit, Pāli, and Buddhist Studies. He was the Boden Professor of Sanskrit at the University of Oxford from 1976 to 2004. He is currently Founder-President of the Oxford Centre for Buddhist Studies. He is a past President of the Pali Text Society (1994-2002) and General Editor Emeritus of the Clay Sanskrit Library.
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Precept and Practice : Traditional Buddhism in the Rural Highlands of Ceylon
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Oxford University Press, Incorporated, 1971
ISBN 10: 0198265255
ISBN 13: 9780198265252
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # GRP80485076
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Precept and Practice: Traditional Buddhism in the Rural Highlands of Ceylon
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Clarendon Press, 1971
ISBN 10: 0198265255
ISBN 13: 9780198265252
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Hardcover
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Seller: Book House in Dinkytown, IOBA, Minneapolis, MN, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good-. Dust Jacket Condition: Good+ Dust Jacket. First Edition. Good- hardcover with good+ DJ, from a personal collection (NOT ex-library). Previous owner's name/date on front endpaper, scattered pencil markings throughout. Sound binding. DJ has rubbing/minor shelfwear. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Seller Inventory # 294130
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Precept and Practice: Traditional Buddhism in the Rural Highlands of Ceylon
Published by
Oxford University Press, 1971
ISBN 10: 0198265255
ISBN 13: 9780198265252
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Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Joseph Burridge Books, Dagenham, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. xiv, 366 pages :23 cm. owner's name in pen. Contents: 1. Sinhalese Buddhism orthodox or syncretistic? 2. The basic vocabulary of Buddhism 3. The Buddha The Buddha's biography The Buddha as worshipped: Man or god? 4. A sketch of the universe as seen from Migala Causation The contents of the universe Attempts to influence non-human beings Summary 5. Total responsibility in theory and practice 6. The ethic of intention 7. The monastic ideal and the decline of Buddhism 8. Caste in the monastery 9. Conclusion. Seller Inventory # 2cb815