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The Buddha in Sri Lanka: Histories and Stories Obeyesekere, Gananath (Emeritus Professor of Anthropology at Princeton University, USA) 1st edition
The Buddha in Sri Lanka: Histories and Stories
Obeyesekere, Gananath (Emeritus Professor of Anthropology at Princeton University, USA)
This book examines culture, religion and polity in the context of Buddhism. It offers a restorative interpretation of Buddhist myths in contrast to the perspective involving deconstruction. It also deals with oral traditions and stories, the religious pantheon, philosophy, emotions, reform movements, identity and culture, and issues of modernity.
336 pages
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | August 1, 2017 |
| ISBN13 | 9781138713628 |
| Publishers | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Pages | 384 |
| Dimensions | 225 × 147 × 28 mm · 576 g |
| Language | English |