How Long to Read Relics of the Buddha

How Long Does it Take to Read Relics of the Buddha?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 50 minutes to read Relics of the Buddha by John S. Strong

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

Description

Buddhism is popularly seen as a religion stressing the truth of impermanence. How, then, to account for the long-standing veneration, in Asian Buddhist communities, of bone fragments, hair, teeth, and other bodily bits said to come from the historic Buddha? Early European and American scholars of religion, influenced by a characteristic Protestant bias against relic worship, declared such practices to be superstitious and fraudulent, and far from the true essence of Buddhism. John Strong's book, by contrast, argues that relic veneration has played a serious and integral role in Buddhist...

How long is Relics of the Buddha?

Relics of the Buddha by John S. Strong is 290 pages long, and a total of 72,500 words.

This makes it 98% the length of the average book. It also has 89% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Relics of the Buddha Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 36 minutes to read Relics of the Buddha aloud.

What Reading Level is Relics of the Buddha?

Relics of the Buddha is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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