The Buddhist Visnu : religious transformation, politics, and culture /
John Holt's groundbreaking study examines the assimilation, transformation, and subordination of the Hindu deity Visnu within the contexts of Sri Lankan history and Sinhala Buddhist religious culture. Holt argues that political agendas and social forces, as much as doctrinal concerns, have shap...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
| Published: | New York : Columbia University Press, 2004. |
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