History of Theravada Buddhism in South-East Asia
Author: | Kanai Lal Hazra |
Subtitle: | With Special Reference to India and Ceylon |
No of Pages: | 242 |
Edition: | 1st |
Year of Publication: | 1982 |
File Size: | 9 MB |
Permission: | Sourced from A Handful of Leaves Library (www.ahandfulofleaves.org/library). |
Blurb: | Traces the history of royal patronage of Theravada Buddhism from Sri Lanka to Burma, Siam, Cambodia and Laos. During the Buddha’s lifetime, royal patronage was important in the transmission of Buddhism and its survival. This book provides insights into the continuation of this in various countries. |
Notes: | Maps. Index. Bibliography. |
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