Of beggars and buddhas: the politics of humor in the vessantara jataka in thailand
Auteur :
Bowie, Katherine A.
Éditeur :
University of Wisconsin Press
ISBN :
9780299309541
Date de publication :
28 janv. 2020
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,1 x 1,9 cm
Poids :
512 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
The Buddhist jatakas recount the Buddha's lives in previous incarnations. In his penultimate incarnation, he appears as the Prince Vessantara, perfecting the virtue of generosity by giving away all his possessions. Taking an anthropological approach to this tale, Katherine Bowie highlights local variations in its interpretations and performances.