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Splendour in Wood

Author : Sylvia Fraser-Lu
Publisher : Weatherhill, Incorporated
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Splendour in Wood written by Sylvia Fraser-Lu and published by Weatherhill, Incorporated. This book was released on 2001 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Burmese wooden monasteries and related pavilions have not received the scholarly attention that they deserve. This is unfortunate, given the particularly ephemeral nature of wood in a damp tropical climate, with voracious insect life and the ever-present risk of floods, fire and earthquakes. Many extant structures are in a dilapidated condition; either the original donors have moved away or their descendants no longer have adequate financial resources to maintain a forebear's work. This book introduces the reader to the beauty and genius of Burmese craftsmanship as expressed in the construction and embellishment of Buddhist wooden monasteries. For posterity, the details of many wooden monasteries are recorded--not only the "old" and the "beautiful," but also others with architectural features of note. The book is copiously illustrated with sketches of floor plans and architectural details of many monasteries as well as with photographs of significant features of temple architecture.

Splendour of Buddhism in Burma

Author : Pascal Christel
Publisher : Partridge Publishing Singapore
ISBN 13 : 1543758177
Total Pages : 771 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (437 download)

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Download or read book Splendour of Buddhism in Burma written by Pascal Christel and published by Partridge Publishing Singapore. This book was released on 2020-10-18 with total page 771 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SPLENDOUR OF BUDDHISM IN BURMA A JOURNEY TO THE GOLDEN LAND BY PASCAL CHRISTEL An illustrated book offers a wide-ranging overview of Buddhism in Myanmar. Having been struck by the wonder and visual magnificence of Myanmar (Burma) during his travels there in 2015, Christel was inspired to write this work exploring the intricacies of the land, which, as he points out, has yet to be completely overrun with tourists. Visitors may find the place difficult to understand in any case, the author explains: “This is not a simple issue of democracy versus military junta. The practice of Theravada Buddhism for almost 90 per cent of the population includes some fatalism in order to reach nirvana.” Although Christel’s volume looks at a broad spectrum of the country’s life and art, the main focus here is on the many sects and flavors of Buddhism and the various ways the religion intertwines itself with all levels of society. Buddhism, the author writes, “is all over, sovereign in the behavior of people, their way of life, their kindness, and their beliefs, but also in the art and architecture.” That architecture in all its variety forms the heart of his book and is brought alive in a profusion of prints, ancient illustrations, and hundreds of original images by assorted photographers. Christel explores dozens of the nation’s art forms, from pottery and lacquer work to ancient manuscripts and various architectural styles. He explains everything with an assured combination of enthusiasm and knowledge, whether he’s writing about a tiny, obscure shrine perched on stilts off some little-visited waterway or an elaborate temple complex. The energy in tackling all of these details never flags; the author is always excited about the next discovery. “Burma is a treasure and a delight,” he writes. “One’s eyes are never at rest, and one must have the camera always ready for a shot.” Readers, whether they’ve been to Myanmar or not, will feel as if they’ve trekked all over the country with a friendly, knowledgeable guide. A comprehensive, engrossing, and splendidly illustrated guide to the Buddhist art and architecture of Myanmar. Review Program: KIRKUS INDIE Categories: ART & PHOTOGRAPHY | PHILOSOPHY & RELIGION

Traditions of Buddhist Practice in Burma

Author : Gustaaf Houtman
Publisher : ILCAA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 378 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Traditions of Buddhist Practice in Burma written by Gustaaf Houtman and published by ILCAA. This book was released on 1990 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Faded Splendour, Golden Past

Author : Ellen Corwin Cangi
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Faded Splendour, Golden Past written by Ellen Corwin Cangi and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Faded Splendour, Golden Past: Urban Images of Burma focuses on Burma's best-known and most often visited cities: Pagan, Mandalay, and Rangoon. It analyses the role each city played at critical periods in Burma's history from ancient times up to World War II. Pagan and Mandalay were both associated with the rise and fall of two of Burma's great empires, founded by the Pagan and Konbaung dynasties. Even though centuries separate them, there are surprising similarities between the two royal capitals. In contrast, everything about Rangoon from its physical layout to the amenities which it offered was vastly different. Although established by a Konbaung king, Rangoon was completely rebuilt by the British who made it their colonial capital. Topics of interest include the physical plan of each city, important landmarks such as palaces, temples, and pagodas, and everyday city life. This book goes beyond the standard guidebook and should be of interest to urban historians as well as specialists in South-East Asia.

Sanskrit Buddhism in Burma

Author : Niharranjan Ray
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Sanskrit Buddhism in Burma written by Niharranjan Ray and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second part of a trilogy of books by Niharranjan Ray on religion in Burma, this text offers an examination of the influence and development of Mahayana Buddhism, from its Sarvastivadin roots to Tantrayana. This monograph explores the influence of Mahayana, Tantric, and other northern Buddhist schools on early Burmese Buddhist traditions. In completing this important study, distinguished Indian scholar Niharranjan Ray draws not only on Sanskrit literary sources but also on a wide range of archaeological evidence, epigraphical remains, sculptures, and

Folk Elements in Burmese Buddhism

Author : Htin Aung (U.)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book Folk Elements in Burmese Buddhism written by Htin Aung (U.) and published by . This book was released on 1962 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Buddhism in Myanmar

Author : Roger Bischoff
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789552401275
Total Pages : 73 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (12 download)

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Download or read book Buddhism in Myanmar written by Roger Bischoff and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Myanmar (Burma) since the 1988 Uprising

Author : Andrew Selth
Publisher : ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute
ISBN 13 : 9814951781
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (149 download)

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Download or read book Myanmar (Burma) since the 1988 Uprising written by Andrew Selth and published by ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute. This book was released on 2022-01-24 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updated by popular demand, this is the fourth edition of this important bibliography. It lists a wide selection of works on or about Myanmar published in English and in hard copy since the 1988 pro-democracy uprising, which marked the beginning of a new era in Myanmar’s modern history. There are now 2,727 titles listed. They have been written, edited, translated or compiled by over 2,000 people, from many different backgrounds. These works have been organized into thirty-five subject chapters containing ninety-five discrete sections. There are also four appendices, including a comprehensive reading guide for those unfamiliar with Myanmar or who may be seeking guidance on particular topics. This book is an invaluable aid to officials, scholars, journalists, armchair travellers and others with an interest in this fascinating but deeply troubled country.

Splendour Of Asia : The Story Of Teaching Of The Buddha

Author : L. Adams Beck
Publisher : Concept Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9788172680800
Total Pages : 774 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (88 download)

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Download or read book Splendour Of Asia : The Story Of Teaching Of The Buddha written by L. Adams Beck and published by Concept Publishing Company. This book was released on 1994 with total page 774 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Book Covers The Story Of Buddha From His Birth To Death, Enriching It With Many Scriptures And Ancient Traditions. Adam Beck Has Employed Pali Or Sanskrit Words And Names Alternatively To Make The Story Easier To Remember.

The Splendour of Asia

Author : Lily Adams Beck
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.R/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book The Splendour of Asia written by Lily Adams Beck and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

An Introduction to the Study of Theravada Buddhism in Burma

Author : Niharranjan Ray
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book An Introduction to the Study of Theravada Buddhism in Burma written by Niharranjan Ray and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This pioneering study, still the most comprehensive to date, chronicles the history of Theravada Buddhism in Burma, based on epigraphic, archaeological and literary sources, in particular through examination of Pali and Sanskrit inscriptions. This and the two preceding titles are republished on the one hundredth anniversary of the birth of their author, the distinguished Indian scholar Niharranjan Ray.

Folk Elements in Burmese Buddhism

Author : Htin Aung (U.)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book Folk Elements in Burmese Buddhism written by Htin Aung (U.) and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Buddhism

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Buddhism written by and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Essays on the History and Buddhism of Burma

Author : Than Tun
Publisher : Kiscadale Publications
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Essays on the History and Buddhism of Burma written by Than Tun and published by Kiscadale Publications. This book was released on 1988 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Bejewelled Buddha from India to Burma

Author : Claudine Bautze-Picron
Publisher : Sanctum Books
ISBN 13 : 8190995006
Total Pages : 771 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (99 download)

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Download or read book The Bejewelled Buddha from India to Burma written by Claudine Bautze-Picron and published by Sanctum Books. This book was released on 2010-12-01 with total page 771 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book represents a comprehensive study of 'The Bejewelled Buddha' considering stylistic as well as iconographic issues. A crucial moment in the Buddha's life seems to have been referred to through this image, namely, the sojourn on Mount Meru, where the Buddha sat on Indra's seat and taught all the gods. By occupying the seat of the king of the gods he was able to endorse the royal function of this deity; this becomes particularly evident in the late fifth century, and probably reflects the dramatic situation that the Buddhist community was confronted with, i.e. the political power essentially fostering the Hindu religion and social structure. Hence, the Buddha is depicted as a perfect and powerful ruler sitting at the top of the universe and showing himself adorned as a king; more than any human ruler, the Buddha rules over the universe. There is also another dimension that should never be neglected - as in any other Indian cult, worship of his image entailed offerings of various kinds, such as flower garlands or jewels, being made to the Buddha. The image of the Bejewelled Buddha thus included various constituents while at the same time it was used as the locus where different religious or political concepts found a way of expression. The result was the creation of an image of multi-layered significance which found its way into all Asian cultures.

An Introduction to the Study of Theravada Buddhism in Burma

Author : Nihar-Ranian Ray
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780404168537
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (685 download)

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Download or read book An Introduction to the Study of Theravada Buddhism in Burma written by Nihar-Ranian Ray and published by . This book was released on 2009-08-30 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Soul of a People

Author : H Fielding Hall
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781633919013
Total Pages : 330 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (19 download)

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Download or read book The Soul of a People written by H Fielding Hall and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-03 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Soul of a People was originally released in 1898. Written by Harold Fielding Hall, a British official sent to Burma (now Myanmar) to take part in the Burma Commission. Hall lived for many years in Burma, and wrote this account of the places, people and of Buddhism as he encountered it during his travels. Through his understanding on Burmese Buddhism, he uses it to relate to other Burmese customs and laws, on everything from marriage, festivals, criminal justice, gender roles, and the high value placed on life in all forms found within nature. Hall writes as a liberal Christian seeking to learn more about Buddhism, and he endeavors to describe religious tenants, as well as folklore and other local beliefs and customs. This work gives a great glimpse of life in Burma during the late 1800s, while also illustrating the perils of colonialism. This new edition is dedicated to Hera Tun Oo, energetic traveler and probing scholar.