The Significance of Sinhala and Japanese Buddhist Rituals of Today | A Comparative Study of Sinhala and Japanese Buddhist Rites of Passage

Yashodhara Sarachchandra Liyanaarachchi

ISBN 10: 3659406023 / ISBN 13: 9783659406027

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2014

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The Significance of Sinhala and Japanese Buddhist Rituals of Today | A Comparative Study of Sinhala and Japanese Buddhist Rites of Passage | Yashodhara Sarachchandra Liyanaarachchi | Taschenbuch | 124 S. | Englisch | 2014 | LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing | EAN 9783659406027 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: preigu GmbH & Co. KG, Lengericher Landstr. 19, 49078 Osnabrück, mail[at]preigu[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Significance of Sinhala and Japanese Buddhist Rituals of Today | A Comparative Study of Sinhala and Japanese Buddhist Rites of Passage
• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3659406023
• ISBN 13: 9783659406027
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 220W x 150H x 9D millimeters 220 millimeters width by 150 millimeters height by 9 millimeters depth
• Weight: 203 grams
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

This study would abet in understanding the changes taking place in soteriological religions such as Buddhism and folk religions and the impact these changes have on the individual and society. A thorough awareness of the effects of religious beliefs and practices sustained by a populace provide the insight and knowledge for a better understanding of its culture and society. This comparative study can also be considered as an attempt to appreciate, elucidate and comprehend the role of religion in society today. Hence, the ultimate objective of this endeavor is to acquire a critical and informed outlook of our own cultures.

About the Author

Yashodhara’s academic achievements include BA Hons. (Sociology) and MA (Japanese Studies). Accomplished in Indian classical music, acting and languages, Yashodhara lectured Sociology at the University of Kelaniya 1998-2001. The youngest daughter of late Prof. E.R. Sarachchandra, Yashodhara is reading for her PhD. at La Trobe University, Australia.