Embodying the Dharma
Download or Read eBook Embodying the Dharma PDF written by David Germano and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : David Germano |
| Publisher | : State University of New York Press |
| Total Pages | : 213 |
| Release | : 2012-02-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780791484401 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0791484408 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (01 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Embodying the Dharma by : David Germano
Book excerpt: Embodying the Dharma explores the centrality of relic veneration in Asian Buddhist cultures. Long disregarded by Western scholars as a superstitious practice reflecting the popularization of "original" Buddhism, relic veneration has emerged as a topic of vital interest in the last two decades with the increased attention to Buddhist ritual practice and material culture. This volume includes studies of relic traditions in India, Japan, Tibet, Sri Lanka, and Thailand, as well as broader comparative analyses, including comparisons of Buddhist and Christian relic veneration.
