Thailand's theory of monarchy: the Vessantara Jātaka and the idea of the perfect man
The Vessantara Jataka as a performative text -- The Vessantara Jataka and early state formation -- A Theravada Buddhist theory of monarchy : the ruler as bodhisatta -- The colonial challenge to Buddhist monarchy -- Thai and western Buddhist scholarship in the era of imperialism -- From jatakas to Th...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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| WorldCat: | WorldCat |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
| Published: |
Albany
State University of New York Press
[2016]
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| In: | Year: 2016 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Monarchy
/ King
/ Thailand
/ History
B Tipiṭaka. Suttapiṭaka. Khuddakanikāya. Jātaka. Vessantarajātaka B Theravada |
| Further subjects: | B
Thailand
Kings and rulers
B Buddhism and state (Thailand) History B Monarchy (Thailand) History B Tipiṭaka. Suttapiṭaka. Khuddakanikāya. Jātaka. Vessantarajātaka |
| Summary: | The Vessantara Jataka as a performative text -- The Vessantara Jataka and early state formation -- A Theravada Buddhist theory of monarchy : the ruler as bodhisatta -- The colonial challenge to Buddhist monarchy -- Thai and western Buddhist scholarship in the era of imperialism -- From jatakas to Thai folktales -- Conclusion : the modern Vessantara |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Physical Description: | xvii, 284 Seiten |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4384-6089-5 |
