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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Language: | English |
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Routledge
[2015]
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Contemporary buddhism
Year: 2015, Volume: 16, Issue: 1, Pages: 188-223 |
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Volltext (Verlag) |