![]() This book examines this revival of Theravada Buddhism among the laity of Sri Lanka, analysing its origins and its growth up to the present-day. In 1956, Theravada Buddhists in Sri Lanka and throughout Southeast Asia celebrated the 2500th anniversary of the Buddha`s entry into Nirvana and of the establishment of the Buddhist tradition. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Buddhism categories. The Buddhist Revival In Sri Lanka written by George Doherty Bond and has been published by Motilal Banarsidass Publ. Evaluating the role of Buddhists and their institutions in bringing about an end to war and violence as well as possibly heightening the problem, this collection puts forward a critical analysis of the religious conditions contributing to continuing hostilities. Buddhist responses to the crisis are discussed in detail, along with how Buddhism can help to create peace in Sri Lanka. Prominent scholars in the fields of anthropology, history, Buddhist studies and Pali examine multiple dimensions of the problem. Interdisciplinary in its approach, this book explores the dilemmas that Buddhism faces in relation to the continuing ethnic conflict and violence in modern Sri Lanka. Without a realistic consideration of just-war thinking in contemporary Sri Lanka, it will remain impossible to understand the power of religion there to create both peace and war.īuddhism Conflict And Violence In Modern Sri Lankaīuddhism Conflict And Violence In Modern Sri Lanka written by Mahinda Deegalle and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Religion categories. Though Buddhism is commonly assumed to be a religion that never allows for war, this study suggests otherwise, thereby bringing Buddhism into the ethical dialogue on religion and war. In a study that is textual, historical and anthropological, it is argued that the ongoing Sinhala-Tamil conflict is in actual practice often justified by a resort to religious stories that allow for war when Buddhism is in peril. This is the first book to examine war and violence in Sri Lanka through the lens of cross-cultural studies on just-war tradition and theory. Bartholomeusz and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with History categories. This fascinating volume will greatly interest students, teachers and researchers of religion and philosophy, especially Buddhism, ethics, cultural studies, social and cultural anthropology, Sri Lanka and modern South Asian history.īuddha In Sri Lanka written by Swarna Wickremeratne and has been published by SUNY Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Religion categories.Ĭombining memoir, history, and present-day narrative, this book describes how Buddhism is lived in Sri Lanka. The book deals with a range of themes connected with Buddhism, including oral traditions and stories, the religious pantheon, philosophy, emotions, reform movements, questions of identity and culture, and issues of modernity. This work offers a restorative interpretation of Buddhist myths in contrast to the perspective involving deconstruction. Gananath Obeyesekere, one of the foremost analytical voices from South Asia develops Freud’s notion of ‘dream work’, the ‘work of culture’ and ideas of no-self (anatta) to understand Buddhism in contemporary Sri Lanka. ![]() This book examines culture, religion and polity in the context of Buddhism. The Buddha In Sri Lanka written by Gananath Obeyesekere and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Social Science categories. ![]() Instant access to millions of titles from Our Library and it’s FREE to try! All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so don't worry about it. If the content Buddha In Sri Lanka not Found or Blank, you must refresh this page manually or visit our sister siteĭownload Buddha In Sri Lanka PDF/ePub, Mobi eBooks by Click Download or Read Online button. This site is like a library, Use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. ![]() ![]() Click Download or Read Online button to get Buddha In Sri Lanka book now. Home › eBooks Download › buddha in sri lanka Buddha In Sri Lankaĭownload Buddha In Sri Lanka PDF/ePub or read online books in Mobi eBooks. ![]()
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