bokomslag Cross-disciplinary Perspectives on a Contested Buddhist Site
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Cross-disciplinary Perspectives on a Contested Buddhist Site

David Geary Matthew Sayers Abhishek Singh Amar

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  • 210 sidor
  • 2014
Bodh Gaya in the North Indian state of Bihar has long been recognized as the place where the Buddha achieved enlightenment. This book brings together the recent work of twelve scholars from a variety of disciplines - anthropology, art history, history, and religion to highlight their various findings and perspectives on different facets of Bodh Gayas past and present. Through an engaging and critical overview of the place of Buddhas enlightenment, the book discusses the dynamic and contested nature of this site, and looks at the tensions with the on-going efforts to define the place according to particular histories or identities. It addresses many aspects of Bodh Gaya, from speculation about why the Buddha chose to sit beneath a tree in Bodh Gaya, to the contemporary struggles over tourism development, education and non-government organizations, to bring to the foreground the site's longevity, reinvention and current complexity as a UNESCO World Heritage monument. The book is a useful contribution for students and scholars of Buddhism and South Asian Studies.
  • Författare: David Geary, Matthew Sayers, Abhishek Singh Amar
  • Illustratör: 1 black & white tables 20 black & white illustrations 20 black & white halftones
  • Format: Pocket/Paperback
  • ISBN: 9781138844728
  • Språk: Engelska
  • Antal sidor: 210
  • Utgivningsdatum: 2014-09-12
  • Förlag: Routledge