Buddhism transformed: religious change in sri lanka
Auteur :
Gombrich, Richard / Obeyesekere, Gananath
Éditeur :
Princeton University Press
ISBN :
9780691019017
Date de publication :
30 oct. 1990
Dimensions :
23,5 x 15,2 cm
Poids :
765 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
As the Sinhalas themselves perceive it, Buddhism proper has always shared the religious arena with a spirit religion. While Buddhism concerns salvation, the spirit religion focuses on worldly welfare. This work describes and analyzes the changes that have profoundly altered the character of Sinhala religion in both areas.