Umandawa: Buddhist Transformation in Modern Sri Lanka
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چکیده
Charismatic Buddhist monks are instrumental in modernising Buddhism as they have been entrusted with an important role of resurrecting religion and Sinhala society throughout the course Sri Lankan history. Ven. Pitaduwe Siridhamma, later known Siri Samanthabhadra Arahat Thero, is a cosmopolitan modernist monk figure who envisions modernised form recent times, which derived creatively from discourses practical ideals traditional Buddhism. He went further by founding his style initiatives to address transformations modern Lanka. revolutionised monastery space, allowing supporters embrace incorporate them into their everyday life. His project includes wide range such activities, expanding opportunities for women pursue religious vocations, favouring forms meditation over farming similar activities. The mission reform Lanka not entirely modern, it also incorporates elements tradition, shown case study at Umandawa. societal demands that define contemporary reflected transformation
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Religions
سال: 2023
ISSN: ['2077-1444']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/rel14010118