Buddhism and politics - the case of Burma

Buddhism has a very strong position in Burma. After providing some very basic facts to demonstrate the importance of Buddhism to Burma, the author outlines government policies towards Buddhism and briefly describes attitudes of the Buddhist monks or the sangha towards politics in various instances....

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Auteur principal: Siemers, Günter 1938- (Auteur)
Type de support: Imprimé Article
Langue:Anglais
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Publié: DGA 1990
Dans: Asien
Année: 1990, Numéro: 35, Pages: 66-74
Sujets non-standardisés:B Parti unique
B Myanmar
B Großbritannien
B Politique intérieure
B Colonisation
B Politique religieuse
B Histoire
B Religieuse
B Buddhisme
B Religion d'État
B Moine
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Résumé:Buddhism has a very strong position in Burma. After providing some very basic facts to demonstrate the importance of Buddhism to Burma, the author outlines government policies towards Buddhism and briefly describes attitudes of the Buddhist monks or the sangha towards politics in various instances. (DÜI-Sen)
ISSN:0721-5231
Contient:In: Asien