Connecting with and Distancing from: Transnational Influences in the Formation of Buddhist Identity and Practices in Bangladesh

The contemporary Theravāda form of Buddhism in Bangladesh was in fact introduced in 1856, following a reformation movement led by Sāramedha Mahāthera from the Arakan region of Burma. Following this reformation Bangladeshi Buddhists have connected with other Buddhist majority countries for models of...

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Published in:Journal of global buddhism
Main Author: Sraman, Upali (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: [publisher not identified] 2020
In: Journal of global buddhism
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Bangladesh / Buddhism / Theravada / Interconnection / Risshō Kōseikai / Religious community / Transnationaization / Politics / Distance
RelBib Classification:AD Sociology of religion; religious policy
BL Buddhism
KBM Asia
Further subjects:B Rissho-Kōshei Kai
B Bangladesh
B Buddhism
B global religion
B Rohingya
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Rights Information:CC BY-NC 4.0