Modernisation of Buddhism Contribution of Ambedkar and Dalai Lama-Xiv [Hardcover]

The present work is based on interdisciplinary approach for identifying the content and nature of the modernisation process occurred in Buddhism. The study rightly identifies the features of post-modernisation in the understanding of Ambedkar and Dalai Lama about Buddhism. The study touched the fringes of post-modern understanding of Buddhism, i.e., Dalit Buddhism or Adi Buddhism. The present study mainly deals with the contribution of Ambedkar and Dalai Lama XIV to modernize the Buddhist tradition. About The Author:- Dr. Lella Karunyakra, specializes in History of Modern Buddhism, Ambedkar Thought on History and History of Dalits and is associated with the Dalit movements. Contents:- Preface • Methodology in Buddhist History • Emergence of Buddhism in the Context of Contesting Philosophies and Social Conditions in Ancient India • A Historical Survey of Buddhist Revival in India • Ambedkar and Buddhism of the Buddha • Buddhism and the Modern World: The Dalai Lama's Contribution • Buddhism in Modern India • Conclusion: Cultural Change as Prelude to Social Change • Appendices • Bibliography • Index The Title 'Modernisation of Buddhism Contribution of Ambedkar and Dalai Lama-Xiv written/authored/edited by Lella Karunyakara', published in the year 2002. The ISBN 9788121208130 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 284 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is RELIGION / PHILOSOPHY. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-