The Buddhist Religion: A Historical Introduction

The Buddhist Religion

A Historical Introduction

Fourth Edition

RICHARD H. ROBINSON

formerly of the

University of Wisconsin

WILLARD L. JOHNSON

San Diego State University

Assisted by

Sandra A. Wawrytko

San Diego State University

Thanissaro Bhikkhu {Geoffrey DeGraff)

Metta Forest Monastery

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