The Buddha in Sri Lanka by Gananath Obeyesekere - 9781138713628

Taylor & Francis

The Buddha in Sri LankaHistories and Stories\nAuthor(s): Gananath Obeyesekere\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge India\nISBN-13: 9781138713628, 978-1138713628\nSynopsis\nThis book examines culture, religion and polity in the context of Buddhism. Gananath Obeyesekere, one of the foremost analytical voices from South Asia develops Freuds notion of dream work, the work of culture and ideas of no-self (anatta) to understand Buddhism in contemporary Sri Lanka. This work offers a restorative interpretation of Buddhist myths in contrast to the perspective involving deconstruction. The book deals with a range of themes connected with Buddhism, including oral traditions and stories, the religious pantheon, philosophy, emotions, reform movements, questions of identity and culture, and issues of modernity.\n\nThis fascinating volume will greatly interest students, teachers and researchers of religion and philosophy, especially Buddhism, et.