History of Theravâda Buddhism in South-East Asia, with special reference to India and Ceylon
Asia ; Buddhism ; Cambodia ; Cultural studies ; History ; Laos ; Religion ; South-Eastern Asia ; Sri Lanka ; Thailand
The book is made of seven chapters. The Theravâda form of Buddhism exists in Ceylon, Burma, Siam (Thailand), Cambodia and in Laos. this work evaluates the evidence in the primary sources relating to the religious ties that existed among
the Theravâda countries. It shows that Theravâda buddhism is strong and vitalizing force in the religious history of Southeast Asia. - (GL)
The A. regards the Middle Ages as the period during which Buddhism won general popularity and had great influence on every aspect of society and culture. Japanese's view of their country was mainly a byproduct of the widespread influence of Buddhism
Geography and buddhism in Tsunesaburo Makiguchi's thought
Bibliography ; Biography ; Buddhism ; Geographical thought ; History of geography ; Human geography ; Japan ; Nineteenth Century ; Teaching of geography ; Twentieth Century
The book is composed in four parts : popular sites in Yangon, Thanlyin (Syriam), Bago (Pegu), Mandalay, Pyi Oo Lwin (Maymyo) and Inle Lake. Also included are the traditional arts and crafts of Myanmar (Burma) and a short introduction to Buddhism
Buddhism ; Burma ; Civilization ; Cultural studies ; Geography ; History ; Institution ; Language ; Nation ; Settlement ; Society ; Tradition
to Theravada Buddhism and native supernaturalism. In the foreseeable future Burma’s past will continue to remain an indelible part of its present. - (GL)
Architectural legacy ; Buddhism ; Burma ; Cultural patrimony ; Cultural studies ; Historical geography ; Site preservation ; Water management
After a general presentation of the Rakhine State, the A. describes Mrauk-U and all the Arakanese monuments according to their special interest, historical, architectural and cultural importance. Chapters are devoted to Buddhism in Arakan, ancient
AIDS ; Buddhism ; Burma ; Conflict ; Cultural studies ; Daily life ; Ethnic minority ; Medical services ; Policy
of the book tells the stories of people whose lives were permanently altered by the democracy movement crushed by the military. Part 2 : Traditions, focus on the rich cultural aspects of life in Burma, especially the pervasive influence of Buddhism on daily
Archaeology ; Artifact ; Asia ; Buddhism ; Civilization ; Cultural area ; Cultural geography ; History ; Pleistocene ; Prehistory ; Protohistory ; Religion ; Society ; Sout-Eastern Asia