The recent attempt at a reform of the Buddhist Sangha in Burma and its implications

After looking at the background of the Sangha reform of 1980 in Burma, the author explores this reform, the Nikayas (groupings) of Theravada Buddhism, the nine Nikayas of the Burmese Sangha, the Sangha in Burma after the reform before March 1988 and developments after 12 March 1988. The author belie...

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Main Author: Bechert, Heinz 1932-2005 (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: ABI 1989
In: Internationales Asien-Forum
Year: 1989, Volume: 20, Issue: 3-4, Pages: 303-323
Further subjects:B Coup d'état
B Myanmar
B Putsch
B Sect
B Nun
B Mass movement Sociology
B Religious policy
B Internal policy
B Buddhism
B Monk
B Military dictatorship
B Constitution
B Myanmar Buddhism Sect Nonnen / Mönche Internal policy Militärherrschaft Coup d'état / Militärputsch Mass movement Constitution Religious policy
Parallel Edition:Electronic