ISBN:
0415359201
,
9780415359207
Language:
English
Pages:
XV, 277 S.
Edition:
1. publ.
Additional Information:
Rezension Hellmann-Rajanayagam, Dagmar Buddhism and the legitimicacy of violence 2008
Additional Information:
Rezensiert in Schmidt-Leukel, Perry, 1954 - Buddhism, Conflict and Violence in Modern Sri Lanka 2008
Series Statement:
Routledge critical studies in Buddhism
DDC:
294.3372095493
Keywords:
Buddhism and social problems
;
Reconciliation Religious aspects
;
Theravāda Buddhism
;
Violence Religious aspects
;
Theravāda Buddhism
;
Nonviolence Religious aspects
;
Theravāda Buddhism
;
Ethnic relations Religious aspects
;
Theravāda Buddhism
;
Ethnic conflict
;
Aufsatzsammlung
;
Sri Lanka
;
Therawada
;
Minderheitenfrage
Abstract:
"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
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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1. Introduction : Buddhism, conflict and violence
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2. Is the Sri Lankan war a Buddhist fundamentalism?
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3. Hindu influences on medieval Sri Lankan Buddhist culture
,
4. The Theravada analysis of conflicts
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5. A 'righteous war' in Buddhism?
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6. Semantic transformations of the dhammadipa
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7. Sinhala fears of Tamil demands
,
8. Historiography in conflict and violence
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9. Buddhism, ethnicity, and identity : a problem in Buddhist history
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10. Identity issues of Sinhalas and Tamils
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11. Roots of the conflict and the peace process
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12. Buddhist monks and peace in Sri Lanka
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13. The role of Buddhist monks in resolving the conflict
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14. Sarvodaya's pursuit of peace
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15. JHU politics for peace and a righteous state
URL:
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0654/2005022413-d.html
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