Buddhism in Indonesia: a study of multiple revivals

"Based on extensive original research, this book explores the history and current revival of Buddhism on the Indonesian island of Java. Beginning by tracing how Buddhism came to Java from India via southeast Asia, it considers how Buddhism has survived and adapted as Islam and Christianity beca...

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Main Author: Rizzo, Roberto (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: New York Routledge 2024
In:Year: 2024
Edition:1
Series/Journal:Religion in contemporary Asia
Further subjects:B Buddhism (Indonesia) History 21st century
Parallel Edition:Erscheint auch als: Rizzo, Roberto: Buddhism in Indonesia. - New York : Routledge, 2024. - 9781003389514
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Summary:"Based on extensive original research, this book explores the history and current revival of Buddhism on the Indonesian island of Java. Beginning by tracing how Buddhism came to Java from India via southeast Asia, it considers how Buddhism has survived and adapted as Islam and Christianity became dominant. It goes on to report on detailed anthropological research both in a remote highland community, Temanggung, and in Java's main cities including Jakarta, showing how youth activism and close community cohesion have brought about revival. It includes an examination of the production of Buddhist wayside shrines. Throughout it shows how Buddhism in Java has fused with local traditional practices, local circumstances and trans-national processes to form a unique Javanese Buddhism"--
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:1032485213