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Buddhism in India :

by Omvedt, Gail. Published by : SAGE Publications, (Delhi :) Physical details: xiii, 314 p. : 21.5 cm. ISBN:9780761996651.

Subject(s): Buddhism -- Relations -- Brahmanism. | Brahmanism -- Relations -- Buddhism. | Buddhism -- History. -- India

Year: 2003 Item type: Buddhist Philosophy

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Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
ISER Library	294.309 OMV (Browse shelf(Opens below))	E 16135-E 16136	Available		28819
ISER Library	294.309 OMV (Browse shelf(Opens below))	E 16135-E 16136	Available		28820

Includes references and index.

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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