TY  - BOOK
AU  - Omvedt, Gail.
TI  - Buddhism in India: challenging Brahmanism and caste 
SN  - 9780761996651
U1  - 294.309 OMV 
PY  - 2003///
CY  - Delhi
PB  - SAGE Publications
KW  - Buddhism
KW  - Relations
KW  - Brahmanism
KW  - History
KW  - India
N1  - Includes references and index
N2  - 	
As a consequence of the recent activities and utterances of the aggressive forces of Hinduism (or Hindutva), the twin issues of religion and identity are at the forefront of social and political discourse in India. This has also led to a growing interest in Buddhism and a reconsideration of the role of Christianity and Islam in India as well as given rise to a far-reaching reassessment of the cultural, spiritual and artistic heritage of the subcontinent. This fascinating book constitutes a unique exploration of 2,500 years of the development of Buddhism, Brahmanism and caste in India, taking D
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