How Long to Read The Simple Guide to Theravada Buddhism

How Long Does it Take to Read The Simple Guide to Theravada Buddhism?

It takes the average reader 2 hours to read The Simple Guide to Theravada Buddhism by Diana St. Ruth

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

Description

The oldest form of Buddhism extant today, Theravada is practiced widely in Sri Lanka, Burma, Thailand, and Laos, with a growing following in the West. For newcomers to Buddhism as well as the initiated, the book presents an overview of the monks in saffron robes and their practices, from both a historical and contemporary viewpoint, plus extracts from the Pali Canon-texts believed to contain some of the Buddha's original teachings. These center on the awakening to true experience and freedom from suffering on the path to happiness. Also included are selections of monastic observances and...

How long is The Simple Guide to Theravada Buddhism?

The Simple Guide to Theravada Buddhism by Diana St. Ruth is 117 pages long, and a total of 30,069 words.

This makes it 39% the length of the average book. It also has 37% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Simple Guide to Theravada Buddhism Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 44 minutes to read The Simple Guide to Theravada Buddhism aloud.

What Reading Level is The Simple Guide to Theravada Buddhism?

The Simple Guide to Theravada Buddhism is suitable for students ages 10 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.

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