Kristin Scheible: 1 book
Reading the Mahāvamsa
The Literary Aims of a Theravada Buddhist History
Language: English
Release Date: November 8, 2016
Vamsa is a dynamic genre of Buddhist history filled with otherworldly characters and the exploits of real-life heroes. These narratives collapse the temporal distance between Buddha and the reader, building an emotionally resonant connection with an outsized religious figure and a longed-for past....
