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The Return of the Buddha

- Ancient Symbols for a New Nation

About The Return of the Buddha

This book traces the impact of archaeological discoveries in colonial India on the reconstruction of Indiäs Buddhist past and on the making of a public discourse around it. It also discusses the legacy of Buddhism in the post-independence period, particularly the use of Buddhist symbols in nation-building and constitution-making.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781138663947
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 312
  • Published:
  • February 1, 2016
  • Dimensions:
  • 138x216x17 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 362 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: July 12, 2024

Description of The Return of the Buddha

This book traces the impact of archaeological discoveries in colonial India on the reconstruction of Indiäs Buddhist past and on the making of a public discourse around it. It also discusses the legacy of Buddhism in the post-independence period, particularly the use of Buddhist symbols in nation-building and constitution-making.

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