Modern Buddhist Conjunctures in Myanmar Cultural Narratives, Colonial Legacies, and Civil Society
Schober, Juliane
Modern Buddhist Conjunctures in Myanmar Cultural Narratives, Colonial Legacies, and Civil Society - Honolulu University of Hawaii Press 2011 - 208 21 cm
Examines the moments in the modern history of Myanmar when religion, culture, and politics converge to chart new directions. Arguing against Max Weber's characterization of Buddhism as other-worldly and divorced from politics, this study shows that Buddhi
TheravÄda Buddhism -- Political aspects -- Burma. Buddhism and state -- Burma -- History. RELIGION -- Comparative Religion.
Modern Buddhist Conjunctures in Myanmar Cultural Narratives, Colonial Legacies, and Civil Society - Honolulu University of Hawaii Press 2011 - 208 21 cm
Examines the moments in the modern history of Myanmar when religion, culture, and politics converge to chart new directions. Arguing against Max Weber's characterization of Buddhism as other-worldly and divorced from politics, this study shows that Buddhi
TheravÄda Buddhism -- Political aspects -- Burma. Buddhism and state -- Burma -- History. RELIGION -- Comparative Religion.