Preaching in a Time of Declining Dharma: History, Ethics and Protection in Sermons to the Sri Lankan Army

This article examines two Buddhist ceremonies sponsored by the Sri Lankan Army, a flag blessing in 2005 and a lamp lighting ceremony in 2007. I argue that, while the monks officiating at these ceremonies encourage the soldiers to fight, they do not justify war in any way. On the contrary, these prea...

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Main Author: Kent, Daniel W. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge [2015]
In: Contemporary buddhism
Year: 2015, Volume: 16, Issue: 1, Pages: 188-223
Online Access: Volltext (Verlag)