South Asian Buddhism: A Survey
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| Rating | : | 4.59 (752 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0415452481 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-17 |
| Language | : | English |
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Pankey, William Rainey Harper College, April 2010 CHOICE'A smart, comprehensive survey of Buddhism in the South Asian countries of Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bhutan, as well as a valuable primer on recent scholarship on Buddhism in the region. Summing Up: Highly recommended.' – W. J. Berkwitz’s clear presentational style and a range of periods he covers make this book relevant and accessible not only to scholars and students of Buddhism but also to everyone interested in the cultural and historical aspects of South Asia.' – Vesna Wallace, Numata Professor of Buddhist Studies, University of Oxford'An accessible and informative examination of the doctrinal, historical, and geographical development of Buddhism in South Asia In a succinct style, Berkwitz explores Buddhism's development in various communities as well as its mainstream texts To complement this fine surve
"AWESOME" according to Kayla Jenkins. This book was very educational and interesting; he covers a wide range of topics in the area of South Asian Buddhism that is very helpful to me as a Religious Studies student.. Five Stars Audrey This is a very clear and interesting introduction to South Asian Buddhism!
His publications include The History of the Buddha’s Relic Shrine: A Translation of the Sinhala Thupavasa (2007).. Berkwitz is Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Missouri State University, USA, and Editor of the Routledge Critical Studies in Buddhism series. Stephen C
South Asian Buddhism offers a broad, yet detailed perspective on the history, culture, and thought of the various Buddhist traditions that developed in South Asia. Berkwitz also importantly considers the effects of colonialism and modernity on the revivals of Buddhism across South Asia in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. South Asian Buddhism presents a comprehensive historical survey of the full range of Buddhist traditions throughout South Asia from the beginnings of the religion up to the present. It considers the origins and development of Mahayana Buddhism in South Asia, surveys the development of Buddhist Tantra in South Asia and outlines developments in Buddhism as found in Sri Lanka and Nepal following the decline of the religion in India. Starting with narratives on the Buddha’s life and foundational teachings from ancient India, the book proceeds to discuss the rise of Buddhist monastic organizations and texts among the early Mainstream Buddhist schools. Incorporating findings from the latest research on Buddhist texts and culture, this work provides a critical, historically based survey of South Asian Buddhism that will be useful for students, scholars, and general readers.