Theravada Buddhism: A Social History from Ancient Benares to Modern Colombo. (book reviews): An article from: The Journal of the American Oriental Society

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From the author: Two important recent books by Richard Gombrich (and Gananath Obeyesekere) on the "modernization" of Buddhism in Ceylon are examined. Among other commentary, Walpola Rahula's spirited attacks on "innovation" are placed in context.

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Title: Theravada Buddhism: A Social History from Ancient Benares to Modern Colombo. (book reviews)
Author: Edmund Perry
Publication:The Journal of the American Oriental Society (Refereed)
Date: April 1, 1997
Publisher: American Oriental Society
Volume: v117 Issue: n2 Page: p339(4)

Article Type: Book Review

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