Buddhism and the Political Process

Buddhism and the Political Process
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 287
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ISBN-10 : 9781137574008
ISBN-13 : 1137574003
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Book Synopsis Buddhism and the Political Process by : Hiroko Kawanami

Download or read book Buddhism and the Political Process written by Hiroko Kawanami and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-04-29 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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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