The narratives of ethnocentric Buddhist identity

This article describes several narratives in Southeast Asian Buddhism. I use the term ‘ethnocentric Buddhism' to describe these. Collectively, they contribute to the formulation of Buddhist identity, particularly in modern Myanmar. They are based upon a localized form of Buddhism which is often...

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Main Author: Fuller, Paul 1968- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: British Association for the Study of Religions [2018]
In: Journal of the British Association for the Study of Religions
Year: 2018, Volume: 20, Pages: 19-44
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Asia / Buddhism / Ethnocentrism / Ethnic identity / Nationalism
RelBib Classification:AD Sociology of religion; religious policy
AG Religious life; material religion
BL Buddhism
KBM Asia
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