Renunciation and empowerment of Buddhist nuns in Myanmar-Burma
building a community of female faithful
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Word Count
64,500 words, Guess
Page Count
258 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL28390246M
- ISBN-139789004234406
- ISBN-109004234403
- OCLC Control Number819741708
- OCLC Control Numberrenunciationempo0000kawa
and 1 more
- Library of Congress Control Number2012045778
Classifications
- DDC294.3/657
- LCCBQ6160.B932 S355 2013
Description
"Myanmar-Burma has one of the largest concentrations of Buddhist nuns and monks in the world today. In Renunciation and Empowerment of Buddhist Nuns in Myanmar-Burma, Kawanami traces the nun's scholarly lineage in modern Myanmar history and examines their contemporary religious position in Myanmar's social and political contexts. Although their religious status may appear ambiguous from a textual viewpoint, it is argued that their large presence is a clear indication as to the important functions Buddhist nuns perform in the monastic community. Sagaing Hill where the main research was conducted, occupies an important educational centre for Myanmar nuns in consolidating their scholarly lineage and spreading the network of dhamma teachers. The book examines transactions that take place in their everyday lives and reveals the essence of their religious lives that make Buddhist nuns an essential bridge between sangha and society."--Publisher's website.
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Series Statement
- Social sciences in Asia -- volume 33
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