The Significance of Sinhala and Japanese Buddhist Rituals of Today

The Significance of Sinhala and Japanese Buddhist Rituals of Today

A Comparative Study of Sinhala and Japanese Buddhist Rites of Passage

LAP Lambert Academic Publishing ( 2014-01-20 )

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This study would abet in understanding the changes taking place in soteriological religions such as Buddhism and folk religions and the impact these changes have on the individual and society. A thorough awareness of the effects of religious beliefs and practices sustained by a populace provide the insight and knowledge for a better understanding of its culture and society. This comparative study can also be considered as an attempt to appreciate, elucidate and comprehend the role of religion in society today. Hence, the ultimate objective of this endeavor is to acquire a critical and informed outlook of our own cultures.

Book Details:

ISBN-13:

978-3-659-40602-7

ISBN-10:

3659406023

EAN:

9783659406027

Book language:

English

By (author) :

Yashodhara Sarachchandra Liyanaarachchi

Number of pages:

124

Published on:

2014-01-20

Category:

Sociology