{"product_id":"south-asian-buddhism-a-survey","title":"South Asian Buddhism: A Survey","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"76\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"76\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"342\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"113\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"113\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"90\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Stephen C. Berkwitz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"142\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"142\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"129\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Routledge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"168\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"168\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"157\"\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"187\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"187\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"182\"\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"215\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"215\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"198\"\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780415452489\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"244\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"244\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"237\"\u003eNumber of Pages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 256\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"269\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"269\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"256\"\u003eCover\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"312\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"312\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"286\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"342\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"342\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"325\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Not specified\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"347\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"370\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"370\"\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"740\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"394\"\u003eSouth Asian Buddhism\u003c\/em\u003e offers a comprehensive and historically rich survey of Buddhist traditions across South Asia, from the early days of the religion to the present. This book begins with foundational narratives of the Buddha's life and teachings, then traces the rise of Buddhist monastic organizations and their texts within the early Mainstream Buddhist schools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003eThe text continues by exploring the origins and evolution of Mahayana Buddhism in South Asia, providing an insightful examination of the development of Buddhist Tantra in the region. It also delves into the history of Buddhism in Sri Lanka and Nepal, particularly following the decline of the religion in India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003eA unique aspect of Berkwitz’s work is its consideration of the profound impact that colonialism and modernity had on the revival of Buddhism in South Asia during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. This perspective enriches the book, offering a nuanced understanding of how Buddhism has adapted and evolved in the modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003eIncorporating recent research on Buddhist texts and culture, \u003cem data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003eSouth Asian Buddhism\u003c\/em\u003e presents a critical, historically grounded overview of the diverse Buddhist traditions that flourished in the region. This book is an invaluable resource for students, scholars, and general readers interested in the rich history, culture, and intellectual thought that shaped South Asian Buddhism.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Routledge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49972390822192,"sku":"Sarat_9780415452489","price":3192.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/routledge-book-default-title-south-asian-buddhism-a-survey-41359819079984.jpg?v=1775963437","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/south-asian-buddhism-a-survey","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}