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This study examines the impact of Buddhism on the political process of Asian countries in recent times. The intersection between Buddhism and politics; religious authority and political power is explored through the engagement of Buddhist monks and lay activists in the process of nation-building, development, and implementation of democracy.
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Keywords
- Buddhism
- International Relations
- Myanmar
- Thailand
- Sri Lanka
- China
- Japan
- Tibet
- Buddhist Political Culture
- Political Monks
- Buddhist Monks
- Communalism
- Democracy
- Citizenship
- Political Process
- Universal Suffrage
- Buddhist Leadership
- Revolutionary Politics
- Liberal Democracy
- Buddha
- culture
- democracy
- Engagement
- international relations
- revolution
Table of contents (11 chapters)
Reviews
“This is an important and scholarly collection of case studies – a fitting memorial to Ian Harris – which should finally put to bed the notion that there can only be one kind of relationship between Buddhism and politics, namely, avoidance and pacifist moral guidance.” (David N. Gellner, Professor of Social Anthropology, University of Oxford, UK)
“These essays cover a wide range of cases from throughout the Buddhist world and show that from statecraft to rebellion, Buddhist activists have been engaged in all levels of public life. This is an essential book for anyone concerned about the role of religion in politics around the globe.” (Mark Juergensmeyer, Professor of Sociology and Global Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara, USA)
“The contributions …
demonstrate well that Buddhism has had a long history of adapting to, shaping,
and reacting to political authority as well as occasionally fostering true detachment
from such authority.” (Charles Keyes, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology and
International Studies, University of Washington, USA)
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Buddhism and the Political Process
Editors: Hiroko Kawanami
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-137-57400-8
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan London
eBook Packages: Political Science and International Studies, Political Science and International Studies (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2016
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-137-57399-5Published: 04 April 2016
eBook ISBN: 978-1-137-57400-8Published: 29 April 2016
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXII, 266
Topics: Political Science, Social Aspects of Religion, Asian Culture, Buddhism, Political Communication