Monastic Landlordism In Sri lanka

The development of monastic landlordism in a country like sri lanka where pure or Theravada Buddhism exists over two thousand years since its introduction about the middle of the 3rd century B.C. forms an interesting study.

The subject dealt here is a most interesting area where asian monastic landlordism still exists with certain amendments, specially during the western colonial powers.

The publication covers four chapters on buddhist temporalities their origin, evolution, development and impact on british colonial policies, which will benefit any reader or scholar who is interested in the subject of monastic landlordism in a south asian country.

Monastic Landlordism In Sri lanka by Dr.K.D.G. Wimalaratne is an English book published by Sarasavi Publishers, listed under Buddhism, Historical, Religion & Beliefs.

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