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Buddhism, Conflict and Violence in Modern Sri Lanka (Routledge Critical Studies in Buddhism)

Buddhism, Conflict and Violence in Modern Sri Lanka (Routledge Critical Studies in Buddhism)

by Mahinda Deegalle (Editor)

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    Hardcover 2006

    $151.48
Synopsis

Interdisciplinary in its approach, this book explores the dilemmas that Buddhism faces in relation to the continuing ethnic conflict and violence in modern Sri Lanka. Prominent scholars in the fields of anthropology, history, Buddhist studies and Pali examine multiple dimensions of the problem. Buddhist responses to the crisis are discussed in detail, along with how Buddhism can help to create peace in Sri Lanka. Evaluating the role of Buddhists and their institutions in bringing about an end to war and violence as well as possibly heightening the problem, this collection puts forward a critical analysis of the religious conditions contributing to continuing hostilities.

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Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 304
 Edition: 1
 Publisher: Routledge
Published: 07 Mar 2006
ISBN 10: 0415359201
ISBN 13: 9780415359207

Media Reviews
I have no hesitation in recommending this volume as a serious contribution to the understanding of one of the most complex and intractable conflicts in the world. -- Elizabeth J. Harris, Religions of South Asia, Volume 1 Issue 1, 2007
Author Bio
Dr Mahinda Deegalle is Senior Lecturer in the Study of Religions at Bath Spa University. His research interests are Buddhist Preaching, Mahayana Buddhism in Sri Lanka and Violence and Peacebuilding. He is the co-editor of Pali Buddhism (Curzon, 1996), and is currently researching on Buddhist monks' involvement in Parliamentary Politics.