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Ltd.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 234\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31-05-2000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEAN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9788124601235\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.7 x 5.7 x 1.0 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguages:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eBuddhism as\/in Performance\u003c\/em\u003e, Professor \u003cstrong\u003eDavid R. George\u003c\/strong\u003e embarks on a unique exploration of the \u003cstrong\u003eart and concept of performance\u003c\/strong\u003e within \u003cstrong\u003eBuddhism\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a special focus on \u003cstrong\u003eBuddhist meditation\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003etheatre\u003c\/strong\u003e. He delves into the epistemology of performance, examining the various connotations and nuances of the term. His study spans an expansive geographic and cultural range, covering \u003cstrong\u003eBuddhist theatrical practices\u003c\/strong\u003e in regions such as \u003cstrong\u003eSri Lanka\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eChina\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eJapan\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eNepal\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eTibet\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book identifies three distinct types of \u003cstrong\u003eBuddhist theatrical practice\u003c\/strong\u003e, each aligned with one of the three main paths in \u003cstrong\u003eBuddhism\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKarma Path\u003c\/strong\u003e (Hinayana)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBodhisattva Option\u003c\/strong\u003e (Mahayana)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnlightenment\u003c\/strong\u003e (Vajrayana)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough these paths, the author explores the cultural expressions of Buddhist performance across these regions. He highlights notable examples such as the \u003cstrong\u003eSri Lankan Kandy Dance\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eKarma Drama\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eTibetan Chams and Chod\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Noh\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported by in-depth \u003cstrong\u003eendnotes\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ebibliographic references\u003c\/strong\u003e, George presents a comprehensive analysis of Buddhist performance, making the work an essential resource for \u003cstrong\u003edrama studies\u003c\/strong\u003e and those interested in \u003cstrong\u003eBuddhist cultural practices\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDavid R. 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