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Buddhism and Society A Great Tradition and Its Burmese Vicissitudes 1st Edition by Melford Spiro ISBN 0520341988 9780520341982

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Author(s): Melford E. Spiro

ISBN(s): 9780520341982, 0520341988

Edition: 2nd, expanded edition, Reprint 2020

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Language: English

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ISBN 10: 0520341988
ISBN 13: 9780520341982
Author: Melford Spiro

The current Western interest in Buddhism and other Eastern religions is–among other reasons–both the result of and the stimulation for an entire library of books purporting to bring the Wisdom of the East to an audience for whom the wisdom of the West has failed. This book is not an example of that genre. It is an attempt to interpret Buddhism in the light of some current theories about religion. As a work of scholarship, rather than a homiletic tract or an apologetic treatise, its aim is to understand Buddhism as one historical variant of the generic human attempt to find meaning and hope in a sacred order that transcends the mundane order of existence; its aime is not to encourage or discourage either a devotional or a soteriological interest in Buddhism.

Buddhism and Society A Great Tradition and Its Burmese Vicissitudes 1st Edition Table of contents:

Chapter 1: The Buddhist Tradition
- Core Beliefs and Practices
- The Concept of Dhamma and the Path to Enlightenment
Chapter 2: The Spread of Buddhism
- The Expansion of Buddhism Across Asia
- Key Influences and Regions
Chapter 3: Burmese Buddhism: An Overview
- The Origins and Development of Buddhism in Burma
- Key Historical Events and Figures
Chapter 4: Monasticism in Burmese Society
- The Role of Monks and Nuns
- The Monastic System in Burma
- The Influence of Monasteries on Burmese Culture
Chapter 5: The Lay-Buddhist Relationship
- The Lay Community’s Role in Buddhist Practice
- Rituals, Festivals, and Social Functions
Chapter 6: Buddhism and Politics in Burma
- Buddhism’s Influence on Burmese Political Structure
- Key Historical Events Shaping the Intersection of Religion and Politics
Chapter 7: Buddhist Social Philosophy
- Ethical and Moral Teachings in Burmese Buddhism
- The Role of Suffering and Compassion in Society
Chapter 8: The Crisis of Burmese Buddhism
- Political and Social Challenges Facing Burmese Buddhism
- Effects of Colonialism and Modernization
Chapter 9: The Vicissitudes of Buddhism in Burma
- Social, Political, and Economic Struggles
- The Future of Buddhism in Burmese Society
Chapter 10: Conclusion: The Changing Face of Burmese Buddhism
- The Adaptation and Survival of Buddhism in Burma
- Future Directions for Buddhist Practice in a Modern World