| The Buddha in Sri Lanka: Histories and Stories Contributor(s): Obeyesekere, Gananath (Author) |
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ISBN: 0367277840 ISBN-13: 9780367277840 Publisher: Routledge Chapman & Hall OUR PRICE: $52.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - Asian American Studies - Philosophy | Buddhist - Religion | Buddhism - Sacred Writings |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.98 lbs) 336 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Buddhist |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book examines culture, religion and polity in the context of Buddhism. 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 work offers a restorative interpretation of Buddhist myths in contrast to the perspective involving deconstruction. 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 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. |
