Relics and Relic Worship in Early Buddhism
Author | : Janice Stargardt |
Publisher | : British Museum Research Publications |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2018 |
ISBN-10 | : 0861592182 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780861592180 |
Rating | : 4/5 (82 Downloads) |
Download or read book Relics and Relic Worship in Early Buddhism written by Janice Stargardt and published by British Museum Research Publications. This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers new perspectives on Buddhist relics and reliquaries, including a discussion of what constitutes a relic, as well as an analysis of the terminology related to relic worship. Other chapters focus on the placement and treatment of relics in situ as well as the spread of Buddhism to Burma and the vibrant relic culture that has been found there.