The Lion and the Lotus
Author | : Cees Roelofs |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 51 |
Release | : 2005 |
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ISBN | : |
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Author | : Cees Roelofs |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 51 |
Release | : 2005 |
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Author | : J. Jeffrey Franklin |
Publisher | : Cornell University Press |
Total Pages | : 289 |
Release | : 2011-03-15 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : 0801457351 |
Buddhism is indisputably gaining prominence in the West, as is evidenced by the growth of Buddhist practice within many traditions and keen interest in meditation and mindfulness. In The Lotus and the Lion, J. Jeffrey Franklin traces the historical and cultural origins of Western Buddhism, showing that the British Empire was a primary engine for curiosity about and then engagement with the Buddhisms that the British encountered in India and elsewhere in Asia. As a result, Victorian and Edwardian England witnessed the emergence of comparative religious scholarship with a focus on Buddhism, the appearance of Buddhist characters and concepts in literary works, the publication of hundreds of articles on Buddhism in popular and intellectual periodicals, and the dawning of syncretic religions that incorporated elements derived from Buddhism. In this fascinating book, Franklin analyzes responses to and constructions of Buddhism by popular novelists and poets, early scholars of religion, inventors of new religions, social theorists and philosophers, and a host of social and religious commentators. Examining the work of figures ranging from Rudyard Kipling and D. H. Lawrence to H. P. Blavatsky, Thomas Henry Huxley, and F. Max Müller, Franklin provides insight into cultural upheavals that continue to reverberate into our own time. Those include the violent intermixing of cultures brought about by imperialism and colonial occupation, the trauma and self-reflection that occur when a Christian culture comes face-to-face with another religion, and the debate between spiritualism and materialism. The Lotus and the Lion demonstrates that the nineteenth-century encounter with Buddhism subtly but profoundly changed Western civilization forever.
Author | : StoryBuddiesPlay |
Publisher | : StoryBuddiesPlay |
Total Pages | : 49 |
Release | : 2024-05-21 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : |
Dive into the rich tapestry of ancient India with 'The Architect's Heart,' a captivating tale of ambition, redemption, and the pursuit of peace. Follow Maya, a visionary architect, as she navigates the bustling streets of Pataliputra, vying for Emperor Ashoka's favor to build a monument of unprecedented significance. Amidst the clash of traditionalism and innovation, Maya's unconventional designs spark a fierce rivalry with the renowned sculptor Dhruva. Together, they embark on a journey of artistic collaboration, challenging conventions and pushing boundaries to create a symbol of enduring harmony. Explore the intricacies of Mauryan society, the complexities of artistic expression, and the power of unity in this evocative narrative. Join Maya and Dhruva as they weave their dreams into stone, leaving an indelible mark on history and paving the way for a brighter, more enlightened future. Uncover the secrets of 'The Architect's Heart' and immerse yourself in a world where art transcends boundaries and peace is forged in the crucible of creativity
Author | : Alastair Macleod |
Publisher | : BookRix |
Total Pages | : 9 |
Release | : 2014-11-18 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 373091121X |
"the Chinese empire was vast and so was the Chinese army. In Bejing the Imperial Palace was enormous with many rooms, for the royal court,for courtiers, cooks and servants. But the emperor had enemies. When you rule a country you cannot please everybody, some are disgruntled because the taxes are too high others because their part of China had been conquered by the emperor in the past. To protect against these enemies the emperor had many guards both outside and inside the palace- trained men, well armed and alert. You would not imagine if you saw him in his living quarters with the empress that the emperor was in any danger"
Author | : Jan Fontein |
Publisher | : BRILL |
Total Pages | : 273 |
Release | : 2012-03-20 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9004211225 |
New identifications of the 460 bas-reliefs of Borobudur illustrating the Gandavy?ha, based upon a comparison with the contents of three early Chinese translations of Sanskrit manuscripts of the text of Central Asian or Indian provenance.
Author | : Hu Liqun |
Publisher | : Sellene Chardou |
Total Pages | : 1022 |
Release | : |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : 1304390039 |
The moon is high in the sky, and there are no clouds in Wan Li. The bright moonlight illuminates the earth and puts a beautiful veil on the whole Zi Long Mountain
Author | : |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 734 |
Release | : 1969 |
Genre | : Mormons |
ISBN | : |
Author | : D.A. Levy |
Publisher | : Seven Stories Press |
Total Pages | : 324 |
Release | : 1999-06-08 |
Genre | : Poetry |
ISBN | : 9781888363883 |
The Buddhist Third Class Junkmail Oracle collects d.a. levy's poetry, his collages--in both color and black-and-white--and other examples of his art, in a splendid large-format celebration of levy's unique contribution. A visual artist, and an important figure in the concrete poetry movement, levy was also an activist and mystic who either committed suicide or was murdered at the age of twenty-six in East Cleveland. This occurred after two and a half years of intense media coverage, police harassment and court trials, and just as he was starting to be recognized as one of the most important geniuses of his generation. Edited, with an investigative essay on Levy's life and mysterious death, by Mike Golden.
Author | : Francis Llewellyn Griffith |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 226 |
Release | : 1904 |
Genre | : Egyptian language |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Alice Getty |
Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | : 350 |
Release | : 1988-01-01 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : 9780486255750 |
Invaluable reference covers names, attributes, symbolism, representations of deities in Mahayana pantheon of China, Japan, Tibet, etc. 185 illus.