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Buddhism and Politics in Twentieth Century Asia
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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, modernity, westernization, nationalization, capitalism, communism, and ethnic conflict. 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 seeks to demonstrate that the emphasis on meditation and mental training is only one strand in this richly complex world historical tradition.
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Table of contents
- Contents
- List of Contributors
- Preface
- 1 Buddhism and Politics in Asia: The Textual and Historical Roots
- 2 The Legacy of Tradition and Authority: Buddhism and the Nation in Myanmar
- 3 Buddhism in Extremis: The Case of Cambodia
- 4 Politics and Ambedkar Buddhism in Maharashtra
- 5 Japanese Nationalism and the Universal Dharma
- 6 Buddhism and Secular Power in Twentieth-Century Korea
- 7 Laos: From Buddhist Kingdom to Marxist State
- 8 First Among Equals: Buddhism and the Sri Lankan State
- 9 Centre and Periphery: Buddhism and Politics in Modern Thailand
- 10 Renewal and Resistance: Tibetan Buddhism in the Modern Era
- 11 The Quest for Enlightenment and Cultural Identity: Buddhism in Contemporary Vietnam
- Index
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