Theravada buddhism and the british encounter: religious, missionary and colonial experience in nineteenth century sri lanka
Auteur :
Harris, Elizabeth
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9780415371254
Date de publication :
15 mars 2006
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
589 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
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.