How Long to Read Buddhist Rituals of Death and Rebirth

How Long Does it Take to Read Buddhist Rituals of Death and Rebirth?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 22 minutes to read Buddhist Rituals of Death and Rebirth by Rita Langer

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

In Buddhist thought and practice, death has always been a central concept. This book provides a careful and thorough analysis of the rituals and social customs surrounding death in the Theravada tradition of Sri Lanka. Rita Langer describes the rituals of death and rebirth and investigates their ancient origins, analyzing social issues of the relationship between monks and lay people in this context. This aspect is of particular interest as death rituals are the only life cycle ritual in which Theravada Buddhist monks are actively involved. Drawing on early Vedic sutras and Pali texts as well as archaeological and epigraphical material, Buddhist Rituals of Death and Rebirth establishes that Sri Lankan rituals are deeply rooted in their pre-Buddhist, Vedic precursors. Whilst beliefs and doctrines have undergone considerable changes over the centuries, it becomes evident that the underlying practices have largely remained stable. The first comprehensive study of death rituals in Theravada Buddhist practice, this is an important contribution to the fields of Buddhist studies, indology, anthropology and religious studies.

How long is Buddhist Rituals of Death and Rebirth?

Buddhist Rituals of Death and Rebirth by Rita Langer is 256 pages long, and a total of 65,536 words.

This makes it 86% the length of the average book. It also has 80% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Buddhist Rituals of Death and Rebirth Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 58 minutes to read Buddhist Rituals of Death and Rebirth aloud.

What Reading Level is Buddhist Rituals of Death and Rebirth?

Buddhist Rituals of Death and Rebirth is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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