Buddhism and the Political Process
Author | : Hiroko Kawanami |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 287 |
Release | : 2016-04-29 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781137574008 |
ISBN-13 | : 1137574003 |
Rating | : 4/5 (08 Downloads) |
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.