How Long to Read Understanding Prajñā

By John M. Thompson

How Long Does it Take to Read Understanding Prajñā?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 24 minutes to read Understanding Prajñā by John M. Thompson

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

Description

Can enlightenment be attained through words? Understanding Prajñā addresses this perennial issue in the study of mysticism through the work of Sengzhao (374-414), a Buddhist scholar-monk whose essay on prajñā («wisdom») created a sensation in early medieval China. Drawing on contemporary hermeneutic theory, this book presents a close reading of Sengzhao's work, placing it in proper context while highlighting his masterful techniques for conveying «wisdom» beyond ordinary language. Understanding Prajñā includes translations of Sengzhao's essay and his correspondence with Liu Yimin, a...

How long is Understanding Prajñā?

Understanding Prajñā by John M. Thompson is 322 pages long, and a total of 81,144 words.

This makes it 109% the length of the average book. It also has 99% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Understanding Prajñā Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 23 minutes to read Understanding Prajñā aloud.

What Reading Level is Understanding Prajñā?

Understanding Prajñā 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.

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