The puberty ritual in Sri Lanka: a comparative exploration of perceptions and attitudes between Buddhists and Christians

Theoretical perspective -- Methodology -- Understanding the context of the Sinhalese puberty ritual -- The Sinhalese Buddhist perception of the puberty ritual -- Comparison of the attitudes between Sinhalese Buddhists and Sinhalese Christians -- Approaching the Sinhalese puberty ritual in light of t...

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Main Author: Kim, Paul Mantae 1966- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: New York, NY [u.a.] Lang 2011
In: American university studies / 7 (317)
Year: 2011
Series/Journal:American university studies / 7 317
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Sri Lanka / Puberty / Rite of passage / Buddhism / Christianity
Further subjects:B Sri Lanka Religious life and customs
B Sinhalese (Sri Lankan people) Religion
B Sri Lanka Social life and customs
B Buddhism and culture (Sri Lanka)
B Christianity and culture (Sri Lanka)
B Sinhalese (Sri Lankan people) Rites and ceremonies
B Sinhalese (Sri Lankan people) Social life and customs
B Puberty rites (Sri Lanka)
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