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Of Beggars and Buddhas

- The Politics of Humor in the Vessantara Jataka in Thailand

About Of Beggars and Buddhas

The Buddhist jatakas recount the Buddha's lives in previous incarnations. In his penultimate incarnation, he appears as the Prince Vessantara, perfecting the virtue of generosity by giving away all his possessions. Taking an anthropological approach to this tale, Katherine Bowie highlights local variations in its interpretations and performances.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780299309541
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 376
  • Published:
  • January 27, 2020
  • Dimensions:
  • 152x229x0 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 512 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: July 13, 2025

Description of Of Beggars and Buddhas

The Buddhist jatakas recount the Buddha's lives in previous incarnations. In his penultimate incarnation, he appears as the Prince Vessantara, perfecting the virtue of generosity by giving away all his possessions. Taking an anthropological approach to this tale, Katherine Bowie highlights local variations in its interpretations and performances.

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