Buddhism in india : challenging Brahmanism and caste /
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...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New Delhi ; Thousand Oaks, CA :
Sage Publications,
2003.
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| Online Access: | CONNECT |
Table of Contents:
- 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.
