Buddhism in india: challenging Brahmanism and caste
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1. Verfasser: Omvedt, Gail (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: New Delhi Sage Publications 2003
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Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references (pages 283-298) and index
Cover; Contents; Preface; Introduction: Reconstructing the World; 1 -- The Background to Buddhism; 2 -- The Dhamma: The Basic Teachings of Buddhism; 3 -- Transitoriness and Transformations; 4 -- Buddhist Civilisation; 5 -- The Defeat of Buddhism in India; 6 -- After Buddhism: The Bhakti Movements; 7 -- Colonial Challenges, Indian Responses and Buddhist Revival; 8 -- Navayana Buddhism and the Modern Age; 9 -- Conclusion; Bibliography; Index; About the Author
As a consequence of the recent activities and utterances of the aggressive forces of Hinduism (or Hindutva), the twin issues of religion and identity are at the forefront of social and political discourse in India. This has also led to a growing interest in Buddhism and a reconsideration of the role of Christianity and Islam in India as well as given rise to a far-reaching reassessment of the cultural, spiritual and artistic heritage of the subcontinent. This fascinating book constitutes a unique exploration of 2,500 years of the development of Buddhism, Brahmanism and caste in India, taking D.
Beschreibung:1 Online-Ressource (xiii, 314 pages)
ISBN:813210370X
9780761996644
9788132103707

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