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Theravada Buddhism and the British Encounter
Religious, Missionary and Colonial Experience in Nineteenth Century Sri Lanka
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The book delves into the British interaction with Buddhism in nineteenth-century Sri Lanka, highlighting how British scholars, officials, travelers, and religious seekers perceived and shaped the understanding of Buddhism. It examines the nuances of representation and construction of Buddhist beliefs and practices through the lens of these encounters, offering insights into cultural exchanges and the impact of colonial perspectives on spiritual traditions.
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Theravada Buddhism and the British Encounter, Elizabeth Harris
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- 2009
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- Title
- Theravada Buddhism and the British Encounter
- Subtitle
- Religious, Missionary and Colonial Experience in Nineteenth Century Sri Lanka
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Elizabeth Harris
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 288
- ISBN13
- 9780415544429
- Category
- Compatriot and Exile literature, Social sciences, World history, Geography / Topography, Esotericism and Religion, Political Science / Politics
- Description
- The book delves into the British interaction with Buddhism in nineteenth-century Sri Lanka, highlighting how British scholars, officials, travelers, and religious seekers perceived and shaped the understanding of Buddhism. It examines the nuances of representation and construction of Buddhist beliefs and practices through the lens of these encounters, offering insights into cultural exchanges and the impact of colonial perspectives on spiritual traditions.