Investigating the relationship between early Buddhism and the society in which it developed, this study analyzes aspects of the social, political, religious, and economic environment of the Buddha'…
Theravāda Buddhist civilizations and their modern formations / Juliane Schober and Steven Collins -- Periodizing Theravāda history : where to start? / Steven Collins -- the impact of the scie…
In a world of conflict and strife, how can we be advocates of peace and justice? In this volume acclaimed scholar-monk Bhikkhu Bodhi has collected and translated the Buddha’s teachings on con…
Machine derived contents note: Foreword by Lal JayawardenarnAcknowledgmentsrnAbbreviationsrn1. Introduction: The Questionrn2. The Period of Buddhist Revivalism, 1860-1915rn3. Politics and Constitut…
This book is for those who are interested in Buddhist teachings and all who seek routes to growth in human well-being, particularly therapists, coaches, and scientists. It is a vanguard work that s…
This volume deals with Sri Lanka's evolution into a stronghold of Theravada Buddhism and China and Tibet's contribution to the Mahayana and Tantrayana traditions.