The Spread Of Theravada Buddhism In South India
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| Author | : Ven Dr Hindagala Gnanadhara Thero |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 358 |
| Release | : 2018-03-02 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781642492149 |
It is surprising that the chronicle Mahavamsa fails to make any reference to the son of Asoka, Arahan Mahinda and Sri Lanka Bhikkus (monks) and Bhikkhunis (nuns), who propagated Buddhism in Tamil Nadu. Scholars like I.K. Sharma and Sathian Nathan Iyar stated that Atahanta Mahinda functioned as the head of Tondamandalam Vihara at Kaveri Pattinam. Reference to the Theravada Buddhist concept paticcasamuppada (causality), four noble truths and Tilakkhana suggest the widely prevalent Theravada Buddhism in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Scholars Srinivasan and Nilakanta Sastri established the birthplace of Buddhagosa, who arrived here in the 5th Century and composed 14 Pali commentaries, at Mahavihara in Anuradhapura, from a village called Moranam in Kanchipuram. Traveller Hiuen Tsang stated that 10000 priests were in 100 monasteries in Tamil Nadu. Thirty-five plates of Buddha statues unearthed there were included in the text. Ilankilli, brother of Kanchipuram Chola king Killivalavam, constructed a Temple with a chetiya (pagoda). Many Chola kings had Buddhist names like Buddhavarman and Asokavarman. They extended their patronage to Buddhism. Vajrabodhi, Bodhidharma and Dhammaruci propagated Buddhism in China, translating the Mayana Buddhist text to Chinese. The text also includes information given by scholars, clergymen and laymen of the 9th century, who were witnesses to the existence of Buddhism in Tamil Nadu.
| Author | : Praphōt ʻAtsawawirunhakān |
| Publisher | : University of Washington Press |
| Total Pages | : 296 |
| Release | : 2010 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : |
This wide-ranging account of early Buddhism in Southeast Asia overthrows dominant theories among both Western and Asian Scholars. The author argues that Pali-based Buddhism was brought from India and Sri Lanka by merchants, monks, and pilgrims by the fourth century. Several schools flourished alongside Brahmanism, Mahayanism, and local spirit beliefs--in coexistence rather than conflict. There was no "conversion" to Theravada in the eleventh century as the school was already well established. Prapod draws on a broad range of source material including inscriptions, texts, archaeology, iconography, architecture, and anthropology from India, Sri Lanka, China, and the region itself. He highlights the lived tradition of religious practice rather than scriptural sources.
| Author | : Ann Heirman |
| Publisher | : BRILL |
| Total Pages | : 485 |
| Release | : 2007-05-11 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 9004158308 |
This book unravels some of the complex factors that allowed or hampered the presence of (certain aspects of) Buddhism in the regions to the north and the east of India, such as Central Asia, China, Tibet, Mongolia, or Korea.
| Author | : San San May |
| Publisher | : University of Washington Press |
| Total Pages | : 352 |
| Release | : 2018-05-01 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 0295744499 |
Buddhist temples in Southeast Asia are centers for the preservation of local artistic traditions. Chief among these are manuscripts, a vital source for our understanding of Buddhist ideas and practices in the region. They are also a beautiful art form, too little understood in the West. The British Library has one of the richest collections of Southeast Asian manuscripts, principally from Thailand and Burma, anywhere in the world. It includes finely painted copies of Buddhist scriptures, literary works, historical narratives, and works on traditional medicine, law, cosmology, and fortune-telling. Buddhism Illuminated includes over one hundred examples of Buddhist art from the Library’s collection, relating each manuscript to Theravada tradition and beliefs, and introducing the historical, artistic, and religious contexts of their production. It is the first book in English to showcase the beauty and variety of Buddhist manuscript art and reproduces many works that have never before been photographed.
| Author | : D. C. Ahir |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 228 |
| Release | : 1992 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : Dr. B. R. Ambedkar |
| Publisher | : Prabhat Prakashan |
| Total Pages | : 524 |
| Release | : 2024-10-09 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : |
Explore the life and teachings of one of history’s most transformative figures with Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s "The Buddha and His Dhamma." This seminal work offers an in-depth exploration of the Buddha’s life, his revolutionary teachings, and their enduring impact on the world. What led Siddhartha Gautama to become the Buddha, and how did his insights reshape spiritual thought? Discover the story of the Buddha’s journey from prince to enlightened teacher and the profound teachings that emerged from his quest for truth. The Buddha and His Dhamma provides a comprehensive account of the Buddha’s life, from his early years and the quest for enlightenment to the formation of the Buddhist community. Dr. Ambedkar meticulously examines the Buddha’s teachings, exploring their relevance and implications for social justice and personal transformation. Dr. Ambedkar, a prominent social reformer and scholar, presents the Buddha’s teachings in a context that highlights their significance for both historical and contemporary readers, emphasizing the profound impact of Buddhism on individual lives and society. Ready to deepen your understanding of one of the greatest spiritual figures of all time? Dive into "The Buddha and His Dhamma" and uncover the transformative power of the Buddha’s teachings. Embrace the opportunity to explore this profound work. Purchase "The Buddha and His Dhamma" today and embark on a journey of spiritual insight and growth.
| Author | : Steven Kossak |
| Publisher | : Metropolitan Museum of Art |
| Total Pages | : 169 |
| Release | : 2001 |
| Genre | : Art, South Asian |
| ISBN | : 0870999923 |
Presents works of art selected from the South and Southeast Asian and Islamic collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, lessons plans, and classroom activities.
| Author | : Harvey B. Aronson |
| Publisher | : Motilal Banarsidass Publ. |
| Total Pages | : 148 |
| Release | : 1980 |
| Genre | : Family & Relationships |
| ISBN | : 9788120814035 |
Love and Sympathy in Theravada Buddhism discusses the context and contents of the Theravada teachings on love, sympathy, and the collective meditative set of four sublime attitudes (brahmavihara) universal love, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity. The presentation is based upon the first four of the five collections of Buddha's discourses, a stylistically homogeneous compilation of the earliest strata of Theravada scripture compiled before 350 B.C. After discussing the Pali material relevant to these topics in the first five chapters of this work, the author includes a detailed examination and critique of their position in Chapter Six. His concern is with the motives to social action as well as the psychological and soteriological import of the Theravada teachings on love, sympathy, and the sublime attitudes. Only through seeing these facets can the unique vision of Theravada Buddhism be appreciated.
| Author | : Alan Sponberg |
| Publisher | : CUP Archive |
| Total Pages | : 324 |
| Release | : 1988-04-29 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 0521343445 |
This 1988 book is a multidisciplinary and cross-cultural study of the legend that has evolved around the figure of Maitreya.
| Author | : Kanai Lal Hazra |
| Publisher | : Coronet Books |
| Total Pages | : 254 |
| Release | : 2002 |
| Genre | : Theravāda Buddhism |
| ISBN | : |
Illustrations: 1 Map Description: Theravada Buddhism exists in Ceylon (Sri Lanka), Burma, Siam (Thailand), Cambodia and in Laos. This form of Buddhism is the tie that binds Ceylon with all these countries of Couth-east Asia. The present book tries to show that Ceylon had strong cultural links with her neighbours in South-east Asia. From the eleventh century onwards the Sihala Sangha and Sihala Buddhism constitute a strong and vitalising force in the religious history of South-east Asia, and the Buddhist countries in South-east Asia looked on Ceylon as the fountainhead of Theravada Buddhism. This book also deals with the introduction and development of Buddhism in India. The chief aim of this book is to examine carefully and to evaluate historically the evidence in the primary sources relating to the religious ties that existed along the Theravada countries. This book will no doubt be helpful to those interested in the study of Buddhism and Buddhist culture in India as well as in South and South-east Asia.
