Buddhism, conflict, and violence in modern Sri Lanka / ed. by Mahinda Deegalle

1. publ.

Englisch

London [u.a.] : Routledge, 2006

XV, 277 S.

Includes bibliographical references and index

Rezension: Buddhism and the legitimicacy of violence, 2008

Rezensiert in: Schmidt-Leukel, Perry *1954-*: Buddhism, Conflict and Violence in Modern Sri Lanka, 2008

0602

0-415-35920-1 hardback : alk. paper

978-0-415-35920-7 : hardback : alk. paper

1. Introduction : Buddhism, conflict and violence / Mahinda Deegalle

2. Is the Sri Lankan war a Buddhist fundamentalism? / Richard Gombrich

3. Hindu influences on medieval Sri Lankan Buddhist culture / John Clifford Holt

4. The Theravada analysis of conflicts / Mahinda Palihawadana

5. A 'righteous war' in Buddhism? / P. D. Premasiri

6. Semantic transformations of the dhammadipa / Peter Schalk

7. Sinhala fears of Tamil demands / Alvappillai Veluppillai

8. Historiography in conflict and violence / Ananda Wickremeratne

9. Buddhism, ethnicity, and identity : a problem in Buddhist history / Gananath Obeyesekere

10. Identity issues of Sinhalas and Tamils / Bardwell Smith

11. Roots of the conflict and the peace process / R. A. L. H. Gunawardana

12. Buddhist monks and peace in Sri Lanka / Chandra R. de Silva

13. The role of Buddhist monks in resolving the conflict / Asanga Tilakaratne

14. Sarvodaya's pursuit of peace / George Bond

15. JHU politics for peace and a righteous state / Mahinda Deegalle.

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*Sri Lanka / Therawada / Minderheitenfrage

*Buddhism and social problems -- Sri Lanka ; Reconciliation -- Religious aspects -- Theravāda Buddhism ; Violence -- Religious aspects -- Theravāda Buddhism ; Nonviolence -- Religious aspects -- Theravāda Buddhism ; Ethnic relations -- Religious aspects -- Theravāda Buddhism ; Ethnic conflict -- Sri Lanka

Klassifikation der Library of Congress: HN40.B8

Dewey Dezimal-Klassifikation: 294.3372095493; ; 294.3/372/095493;

"Buddhism, Conflict and Violence in Modern Sri Lanka explores dilemmas that Theravada Buddhism faces in relation to the continuing ethnic conflict and violence in recent decades. In this book, scholars in the fields of anthropology, history, Buddhist Studies and Pali examine multiple dimensions of the problem. It discusses in detail various Buddhist responses to the crisis and suggests ways how resources found within Buddhism and Buddhist institutions can help create peace in Sri Lanka. Evaluating the role of Buddhists and their institutions in bringing about an end to war and violence, this collection puts forward a critical analysis of the religious conditions contributing to continuing hostilities."--Jacket

http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0654/2005022413-d.html [Publisher description]

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