Buddhism and Politics in Twentieth-century Asia
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2001
Frances Pinter Publishers Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-85567-598-8 (ISBN)
Frances Pinter Publishers Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-85567-598-8 (ISBN)
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In this study a team of international scholars assess the manner in which Buddhist organizations and individuals have resisted, come to terms with, or in some cases allied themselves with the forces of war, Westernization, nationalization, capitalism, communism and ethnic conflict.
Historically, Buddhism has prospered in societies organized in accordance with the socio-political teachings of the Buddha. The 20th century has been a particularly traumatic time in Buddhism's history, not least because traditional polities have been eroded. Disparate factors, such as war, modernity, westernization, nationalization, capitalism, communism and ethnic conflict, have made their presence felt in the religion's Asian heartlands. In this study a team of international scholars assess the manner in which Buddhist organizations and individuals have resisted, come to terms with, or in some cases allied themselves with these forces. It has become customary for Westerners to view Buddhism as an otherworldly and introspective religion. By examining issues such as left-right divisions in the monastic order, the rise of organized lay movements, Buddhist social activism, as well as explicitly Buddhist inspired political activity, this book demonstrates that the emphasis on meditation and mental training is only one strand in this richly complex, world-historical religion.
Historically, Buddhism has prospered in societies organized in accordance with the socio-political teachings of the Buddha. The 20th century has been a particularly traumatic time in Buddhism's history, not least because traditional polities have been eroded. Disparate factors, such as war, modernity, westernization, nationalization, capitalism, communism and ethnic conflict, have made their presence felt in the religion's Asian heartlands. In this study a team of international scholars assess the manner in which Buddhist organizations and individuals have resisted, come to terms with, or in some cases allied themselves with these forces. It has become customary for Westerners to view Buddhism as an otherworldly and introspective religion. By examining issues such as left-right divisions in the monastic order, the rise of organized lay movements, Buddhist social activism, as well as explicitly Buddhist inspired political activity, this book demonstrates that the emphasis on meditation and mental training is only one strand in this richly complex, world-historical religion.
Buddhism and politics in Asia - the textual and historical roots; the legacy of tradition and authority - Buddhism and the nation in Myanmar; Buddhism in extremis - the case of Cambodia; politics and Ambedkar Buddhism in Maharashtra; Japanese nationalism and the universal dharma; Buddhism and secular power in the 20th century; Laos - from Buddhist kingdom to Marxist state; first among equals - Buddhism and the Sri Lankan state; centre and periphery - Buddhism and politics in modern Thailand; renewal and resistance - Tibetan Buddhism in the modern era; the quest for enlightenment and cultural identity - Buddhism in contemporary Vietnam.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 1.8.2001 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 2 figures, index |
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 153 x 234 mm |
| Gewicht | 300 g |
| Themenwelt | Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie ► Buddhismus |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-85567-598-6 / 1855675986 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-85567-598-8 / 9781855675988 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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