The return of the Buddha ancient symbols for a new nation

The Return of the Buddha traces the development of Buddhist archaeology in colonial India, examines its impact on the reconstruction of India's Buddhist past, and the making of a public and academic discourse around these archaeological discoveries. The book discusses the role of the state and...

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Otros Autores: Ray, Himanshu Prabha., author (author)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London ; New York : Routledge 2014.
Edición:1st ed
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Sumario:The Return of the Buddha traces the development of Buddhist archaeology in colonial India, examines its impact on the reconstruction of India's Buddhist past, and the making of a public and academic discourse around these archaeological discoveries. The book discusses the role of the state and modern Buddhist institutions in the reconstitution of national heritage through promulgation of laws for the protection of Buddhist monuments, acquiring of land around the sites, restoration of edifices, and organization of the display and dissemination of relics. It also highlights the engagement of pro
Notas:Description based upon print version of record.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (313 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781317560050
9781138663947
9781315734132
9781317560067