Gombrich, Richard F.

Precept and Practice: Traditional Buddhism in the Rural Highlands of Ceylon

Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1971. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good / Very Good. Item #2348890
ISBN: 0198265255

First edition. Top edge of boards lightly soiled, jacket lightly toned, ink name stamp on front endpaper.

xiv, 366 pp. This is an empirical study of religion - particularly religious change. In it, Gombrich explores all aspects of religious change in belief and practice in Ceylon, not only in modern times but over the two and a half millennia during which Buddhism has flourished.

Price: $15.00