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Theravada Buddhism, Simple Guides
Written by Diana St. Ruth and Richard St. Ruth
Narrated by Steven Crossley
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Learn all about Theravada Buddhism with this simple, straightforward guide that outlines important aspects of the beliefs and faiths of those who practice it.
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Diana St. Ruth
Diana St. Ruth developed an interest in Buddhism during her teen years and went on to co-found the Buddhist Publishing Group. She also started the Buddhism Now magazine in 1989 with her husband, with whom she is now a joint editor.
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