Buddhism and the Political Process

This study examines the impact of Buddhism on the political process of Asian countries in recent times. The intersection between Buddhism and politics; religious authority and political power is explored through the engagement of Buddhist monks and lay activists in the process of nation-building, development, and implementation of democracy.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1137573996
• ISBN13: 9781137573995
• Release Date: April 2016
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"