The Buddha in Sri Lanka: Histories and Stories by Gananath Obeyesekere

The Buddha in Sri Lanka: Histories and Stories

Gananath Obeyesekere

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nonfiction philosophy religion sociology medium-paced
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This book examines culture, religion and polity in the context of Buddhism. Gananath Obeyesekere, one of the foremost analytical voices from South Asia develops Freud's notion of 'dream work', the 'work of culture' and ideas of no-self (anatta) to...

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