[Buddha-l] New Book: Buddhism, Conflict, and Violence in Modern Sri Lanka

[Mahinda Deegalle]

Dear Buddha-L members:
I just want to bring to your attention the following edited volume on "Buddhism, Conflict and Violence in Modern Sri Lanka." Thanks
Sincerely
Mahinda Deegalle



BUDDHISM, CONFLICT AND VIOLENCE IN MODERN SRI LANKA 

Routledge Critical Studies in Buddhism. Edited by Mahinda Deegalle 
(London and New York: Routledge, 2006), pp. XV+277, ISBN: 0415359201  

DESCRIPTION:
Interdisciplinary in its approach, this illuminating text explores the dilemmas that Buddhism faces in relation to the continuing ethnic conflict and violence in modern Sri Lanka. Prominent scholars in the fields of anthropology, history, Buddhist studies and Pali examine multiple dimensions of the problem. Buddhist responses to the crisis are discussed in detail, along with how Buddhism can help to create peace in Sri Lanka. Evaluating the role of Buddhists and their institutions in bringing about an end to war and violence as well as possibly heightening the problem, this collection puts forward a critical analysis of the religious conditions contributing to continuing hostilities.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

(1) “Introduction”: Mahinda Deegalle 
(2) “Is the Sri Lankan War a Buddhist Fundamentalism?”—Richard Gombrich
(3) “Hindu Influences on Medieval Sri Lankan Buddhist Culture” —John C. Holt 
(4) “The Theravada Analysis of Conflicts” —Mahinda Palihawadana
(5) “A ‘Righteous War' in Buddhism?” —P.D. Premasiri 
(6) “Semantic Transformations of Dhammadipa” —Peter Schalk 
(7) “Sinhala Fears of Tamil Demands” —Alvappillai Veluppillai 
(8) “Historiography in Conflict and Violence” —Ananda Wickremeratne 
(9) “Buddhism, Ethnicity and Identity: A Problem in Buddhist History” —Gananath Obeyesekere 
(10) “Identity Issues of Sinhalas and Tamils” —Bardwell Smith 
(11) “Roots of the Conflict and the Peace Process” —R.A.L.H. Gunawardana
(12) “Buddhist Monks and Peace in Sri Lanka” —Chandra R. De Silva
(13) “The Role of Buddhist Monks in Resolving the Conflict” —Asanga Tilakaratne
(14) “Sarvodaya's Pursuit of Peace” —George Bond 
(15) “JHU Politics for Peace and a Righteous State” —Mahinda Deegalle 
    Bibliography 
        Index

EDITOR BIOGRAPHY:
Dr Mahinda Deegalle is Senior Lecturer in the Study of Religions at Bath Spa University. His research interests are Buddhist Preaching, Mahayana Buddhism in Sri Lanka and Violence and Peacebuilding. He is the co-editor of Pali Buddhism (Curzon, 1996), and is currently researching on Buddhist monks’ involvement in Parliamentary Politics.


Dr. Mahinda Deegalle
Senior Lecturer in the Study of Religions
School of Historical and Cultural Studies
Bath Spa University
Newton Park
Bath BA2 9BN, United Kingdom
Phone: 44+(0)1225-875429(W); Fax:   44+(0)1225-875605(W)
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