Examining Sri Lanka's religious and legal pasts, this is the first extended study of Buddhism and constitutional law.

It is widely assumed that a well-designed and well-implemented constitution can help ensure religious harmony in modern states. Yet how correct is this assumpti

Walton explains political dynamics in Myanmar through Buddhist thought, providing a conceptual framework for understanding Myanmar's ongoing political transitio

Religious freedom has achieved broad consensus as a condition for peace. Faced with reports of a rise in religious violence and a host of other social ills, pub

This volume challenges the concept of Buddhism as an apolitical religion without implications for law.