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Buddhism, Conflict and Violence in Modern Sri Lanka

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Anagarika Dharmapala
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Buddhist approaches to ethnic violence
Buddhist Monks
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Current Ethnic Conflict
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ethnic identity politics
Human Suffering
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monks
Parakramabahu VI
peacebuilding strategies
people
religious conflict studies
sinhala
Sinhala Buddhist
Sinhala Kings
Sinhala Tamil relations
Sinhalese Buddhists
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Sri Lankan
Sri Lankan Buddhists
Sri Lankan Ethnic Conflict
Sri Lankan Government
Sri Lankan History
Sri Lankan Parliament
Sri Lankan State
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Tamil Eelam
Tamil Nadu
Theravada
Theravada Buddhist
Theravada perspectives
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Unethical Conversions
Unwholesome Roots
Young Men

Product details

  • ISBN 9780415544412
  • Weight: 540g
  • Dimensions: 156 x 234mm
  • Publication Date: 29 Apr 2009
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
  • Publication City/Country: GB
  • Product Form: Paperback
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Description

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.

About

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.