Interdisciplinary in its approach, this book explores the dilemmas that Buddhism faces in relation to the continuing ethnic conflict and violence in modern Sri
Explores the ritual practice of Buddhist preaching.
It is generally accepted in the West that Buddhism is a 'peaceful' religion. This volume demolishes this stereotype, and produces instead a coherent account of
This volume deals with a phenomenon of increasing global significance, the South Asian diaspora. In particular it deals with the role of religion. The diversity
Constituting Communities explores how community functions within TheravÄda Buddhist culture. Although the dominant focus of Buddhist studies for the past centu
