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South Asian Buddhism

By Berkwitz, Stephen C.

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South Asian Buddhism

By Berkwitz, Stephen C.

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South Asian Buddhism presents a comprehensive historical survey of the full range of Buddhist traditions throughout South Asia from the beginnings of the religion up to the present. Starting with narratives on the Buddha's life and foundational teachings from ancient India, the book proceeds to discuss the rise of Buddhist monastic organizations and texts among the early Mainstream Buddhist schools. It considers the origins and development of Mahayana Buddhism in South Asia, surveys the development of Buddhist Tantra in South Asia and outlines developments in Buddhism as found in Sri Lanka and Nepal following the decline of the religion in India. Berkwitz also importantly considers the effects of colonialism and modernity on the revivals of Buddhism across South Asia in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
258
Release Date:
2009-08-13
Publication Date:
2009-06-29
Publisher:
Routledge
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
041545249X
ISBN13:
9780415452496
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
555 g
Height:
161 cm
Width:
240 cm
Thickness:
19 cm
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