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Anglický jazyk
A Study of Buddhism among the Tai-Khamtis of Assam
Autor: Bornali Borah
This book "A Study of Buddhism among the Tai-Khamtis of Assam" is a work on a Buddhist tribe of Assam called Khamtis which belongs to Tai communities and migrated to India as well as Assam in the late 18th and early 19th century from the countries of Southeast... Viac o knihe
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This book "A Study of Buddhism among the Tai-Khamtis of Assam" is a work on a Buddhist tribe of Assam called Khamtis which belongs to Tai communities and migrated to India as well as Assam in the late 18th and early 19th century from the countries of Southeast Asia, particularly from Myanmar. This tribe is of the Theravada or Hinayana form of Buddhism. They are now found mostly in the few districts of upper Assam and the adjoining regions of Arunachal Pradesh, India. This book discusses about the ethno-history, institution, practices, socio-religious festivals, role of Vikkhus and Viharas and also about traditional beliefs of the Khamtis of Assam. It also focuses on how the Khamti tribe has been maintaining their identity and religious tradition since the time of their migration. one of the main objectives of this book is to enhance the scope to establish a cultural connectivity between India's north-east and the countries of Southeast Asia.
- Vydavateľstvo: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
- Rok vydania: 2016
- Formát: Paperback
- Rozmer: 220 x 150 mm
- Jazyk: Anglický jazyk
- ISBN: 9783659947391
