State of Buddhism in Ceylon (Sri Lanka) As depicted in the Pali Chronicles
Bhattacharya, Sandhya (Dr.)
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Book ID : 19024
ISBN-10 : 81-7769-186-4 / 8177691864
Place
of Publication :
Varanasi
Year
of Publication :
2003
Edition :
Language :
274p. Bib., 23 cm.
CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION
This book is an attempt to trace the history of Buddhism in Sri Lanka as depicted in the Pali-lanaguage chronicles which date from the 4th century BC onwards.
Topics covered include:
- the Vamsa literature in Sri Lanka
- a short history of the Pali chronicles
- the history of the spread of Buddhism in Sri Lanka
- royal patronage of Buddhism in Sri Lanka
- monastic life in Sri Lanka
- Buddhist festivals and ceremonies in Sri Lanka
