"Buddhism across Asia is a must-read for anyone interested in the
history and spread of Buddhism in Asia. It comprises a rich
collection of articles written by leading experts in their fields.
Together, the contributions provide an in-depth analysis of
Buddhist history and transmission in Asia over a period of more
than 2000 years. Aspects examined include material culture,
politics, economy, languages and texts, religious institutions,
practices and rituals, conceptualisations, and philosophy, while
the geographic scope of the studies extends from India to Southeast
Asia and East Asia. Readers' knowledge of Buddhism is constantly
challenged by the studies presented, incorporating new materials
and interpretations. Rejecting the concept of a reified monolithic
and timeless 'Buddhism', this publication reflects the entangled
'dynamic and multi-dimensional' history of Buddhism in Asia over
extended periods of 'integration,' 'development of multiple
centres,' and 'European expansion,' which shaped the religion's
regional and trans-regional identities." - Max Deeg, Cardiff
University, UK. "Buddhism Across Asia presents new research on
Buddhism in comprehensive spatial and temporal terms. From studies
on transmission networks to exegesis on doctrinal matters,
linguistics, rituals and practices, institutions, Buddhist
libraries, and the religion's interactions with political and
cultural spheres as well as the society at large, the volume
presents an assemblage of essays of breathtaking breadth and depth.
The goal is to demonstrate how the transmission of Buddhist ideas
serves as a cultural force, a lynchpin that had connected the
societies of Asia from past to present. The volume manifests the
vitality and maturity of the field of Buddhist studies, and for
that we thank the editor and the erudite authors. " - Dorothy C.
Wong, University of Virginia, USA. Co-publication: Institute of
Southeast Asian Studies / Manohar Publishers & Distributors.
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