Theravada Buddhism and the British Encounter Religious, Missionary and Colonial Experience in Nineteenth Century Sri Lanka |
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| Author:
| Harris, Elizabeth |
| Series title: | Routledge Critical Studies in Buddhism Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-203-09877-6 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2006 |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Group
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| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Book Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
| List Price: | USD $62.95 |
Book Description:
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This work explores the British encounter with Buddhism in nineteenth century Sri Lanka, examining the way Buddhism was represented and constructed in the eyes of the British scholars, officials, travellers and religious seekers who first encountered it.
This work explores the British encounter with Buddhism in nineteenth century Sri Lanka, examining the way Buddhism was represented and constructed in the eyes of the British scholars, officials, travellers and religious seekers who first encountered it.