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Theravada Buddhism in Colonial Contexts (Paperback)
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Theravada Buddhism in Colonial Contexts (Paperback)
Series: Routledge Critical Studies in Buddhism
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Over the course of the nineteenth century, most of the Theravada
world of Southeast Asia came under the colonial domination of
European powers. While this has long been seen as a central event
in the development of modern forms of Theravada Buddhism, most
discussions have focused on specific Buddhist communities or
nations, and particularly their resistance to colonialism. The
chapters in this book examine the many different colonial contexts
and regimes that Theravada Buddhists experienced, not just those of
European powers such as the British, French, but also the internal
colonialism of China and Thailand. They show that while many
Buddhists resisted colonialism, other Buddhists shared agendas with
colonial powers, such as for the reform of the monastic community.
They also show that in some places, such as Singapore and Malaysia,
colonialism enabled the creation of Theravada Buddhist communities.
The book demonstrates the importance of thinking about colonialism
both locally and regionally. Providing a new understanding of the
breadth of experiences of Theravada and colonialism across Asia.,
this book will be of interest to scholars in the field of Buddhist
Studies, Asian History, Comparative World History, Southeast Asian
Studies and Religious Studies.
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