Theravada Buddhism and the British Encounter

Religious, Missionary and Colonial Experience in Nineteenth Century Sri Lanka

Autori

• Elizabeth Harris

Parametri

• 288 pagine
• 11 ore di lettura

• Esoterismo e religione
• Mappe e viaggi
• Scienze sociali
• Storia
• Storia del mondo

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The book delves into the British interaction with Buddhism in nineteenth-century Sri Lanka, highlighting how British scholars, officials, travelers, and religious seekers perceived and shaped the understanding of Buddhism. It examines the nuances of representation and construction of Buddhist beliefs and practices through the lens of these encounters, offering insights into cultural exchanges and the impact of colonial perspectives on spiritual traditions.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2009

(In brossura)