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- Book Title
- Burma's Mass Lay Meditation Movement : Buddhism and the Cultural
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Ohio University Press
ISBN-10
0896802558
ISBN-13
9780896802551
eBay Product ID (ePID)
61175092
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Publication Name
Burma's Mass Lay Meditation Movement : Buddhism and the Cultural Construction of Power
Language
English
Publication Year
2007
Subject
Buddhism / General (See Also Philosophy / Buddhist), Human Rights, Religion, Politics & State, Sociology of Religion
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Religion, Political Science, Social Science
Series
Ohio Ris Southeast Asia Ser.
Format
Perfect
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
13.3 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2007-031090
Reviews
"A subtle, sympathetic, and astute examination of lay piety in Burma and its political implications. Jordt combines an insider's comprehension of Buddhist meditation with a capacity to stand back and take a wider view. The result is a book rich in illuminating insights." -- James Scott, Sterling Professor of Political Science and Professor of Anthropology at Yale University, Ingrid Jordt presents an insightful account of Burmese Buddhism, lay meditation and the construction of political legitimacy. Her analysis shows the complex ways in which Burmese culture mediates popular beliefs concerning power and millennial expectations. This book will be required reading for students of Buddhism, anthropology, religion, political science, and those with geographic interests in Southeast Asia, and particularly Burma." — Juliane Schober, Department of Religious Studies, Arizona State University, "Engaging, well-written and intellectually stimulating.... sheds significant light on the Buddhist background to discontent with the current regime.... The great strength of this book is its central thesis that international criteria for 'regime performance' have little meaning in the Burmese context if the religious sphere is not taken seriously into consideration." -- Pacific Affairs, "In almost every respect, Ingrid Jordt's Burma's Mass Lay Meditation Movement constitutes an impressive piece of scholarship.... In marrying together an insightful analysis of Burmese social and political conditions with a thoughtful consideration of how traditional Buddhist concepts and practices are coming into play in the contemporary context, Jordt presents a rich and illuminating account of modern Burma that has much to offer the reader." -- The Asia Pacific Journal of Anthropology, "Jordt has provided the reader with insights into a Burmese theory of power relations which foreign observers rarely take into account." -- The Irrawaddy, "In almost every respect, Ingrid Jordt's Burma's Mass Lay Meditation Movement constitutes an impressive piece of scholarship.... In marrying together an insightful analysis of Burmese social and political conditions with a thoughtful consideration of how traditional Buddhist concepts and practices are coming into play in the contemporary context, Jordt presents a rich and illuminating account of modern Burma that has much to offer the reader."-- The Asia Pacific Journal of Anthropology, ( Burma's Mass Lay Meditation Movement ) provides a new opening to the discussion on the socio-political culture and political legitimacy in contemporary Burma...will undoubtedly revitalise the debate on various aspects of social a|9780896802551|, "One of the most important things about this book is just how terribly needed it is. There is no other book that takes a cold, hard look at the relation of modernist meditation movements in Burma to the military regime." -- Current Anthropology, "Jordt has provided the reader with insights into a Burmese theory of power relations which foreign observers rarely take into account."-- The Irrawaddy, "( Burma's Mass Lay Meditation Movement ) provides a new opening to the discussion on the socio-political culture and political legitimacy in contemporary Burma . . . will undoubtedly revitalise the debate on various aspects of social and political issues in contemporary Burma." -- Journal of Southeast Asian Studies, Engaging, well-written and intellectually stimulating.... sheds significant light on the Buddhist background to discontent with the current regime.... The great strength of this book is its central thesis that international criteria for 'regi|9780896802551|, A subtle, sympathetic, and astute examination of lay piety in Burma and its political implications. Jordt combines an insider's comprehension of Buddhist meditation with a capacity to stand back and take a wider view. The result is a book rich in illuminating insights." — James Scott, Sterling Professor of Political Science and Professor of Anthropology at Yale University, "One of the most important things about this book is just how terribly needed it is. There is no other book that takes a cold, hard look at the relation of modernist meditation movements in Burma to the military regime."-- Current Anthropology, One of the most important things about this book is just how terribly needed it is. There is no other book that takes a cold, hard look at the relation of modernist meditation movements in Burma to the military regime." — Current Anthropology, "Jordt has provided the reader with insights into a Burmese theory of power relations which foreign observers rarely take into account." -- The Irrawaddy, " Ingrid Jordt presents an insightful account of Burmese Buddhism, lay meditation and the construction of political legitimacy. Her analysis shows the complex ways in which Burmese culture mediates popular beliefs concerning power and millennial expectations. This book will be required reading for students of Buddhism, anthropology, religion, political science, and those with geographic interests in Southeast Asia, and particularly Burma." -- Juliane Schober, Department of Religious Studies, Arizona State University, "Ingrid Jordt presents an insightful account of Burmese Buddhism, lay meditation and the construction of political legitimacy. Her analysis shows the complex ways in which Burmese culture mediates popular beliefs concerning power and millennial expectations. This book will be required reading for students of Buddhism, anthropology, religion, political science, and those with geographic interests in Southeast Asia, and particularly Burma." -- Juliane Schober, Department of Religious Studies, Arizona State University, "Ingrid Jordt presents an insightful account of Burmese Buddhism, lay meditation and the construction of political legitimacy. Her analysis shows the complex ways in which Burmese culture mediates popular beliefs concerning power and millennial expectations. This book will be required reading for students of Buddhism, anthropology, religion, political science, and those with geographic interests in Southeast Asia, and particularly Burma." -Juliane Schober, Department of Religious Studies, Arizona State University, "In almost every respect, Ingrid Jordt's Burma's Mass Lay Meditation Movement constitutes an impressive piece of scholarship.... In marrying together an insightful analysis of Burmese social and political conditions with a thoughtful consideration of how traditional Buddhist concepts and practices are coming into play in the contemporary context, Jordt presents a rich and illuminating account of modern Burma that has much to offer the reader." -- The Asia Pacific Journal of Anthropology, "One of the most important things about this book is just how terribly needed it is. There is no other book that takes a cold, hard look at the relation of modernist meditation movements in Burma to the military regime." -- Current Anthropology, "Ingrid Jordt presents an insightful account of Burmese Buddhism, lay meditation and the construction of political legitimacy. Her analysis shows the complex ways in which Burmese culture mediates popular beliefs concerning power and millennial expectations. This book will be required reading for students of Buddhism, anthropology, religion, political science, and those with geographic interests in Southeast Asia, and particularly Burma." --Juliane Schober, Department of Religious Studies, Arizona State University, "( Burma's Mass Lay Meditation Movement ) provides a new opening to the discussion on the socio-political culture and political legitimacy in contemporary Burma . . . will undoubtedly revitalise the debate on various aspects of social and political issues in contemporary Burma." -- Journal of Southeast Asian Studies, In almost every respect, Ingrid Jordt's Burma's Mass Lay Meditation Movement constitutes an impressive piece of scholarship.... In marrying together an insightful analysis of Burmese social and political conditions with a thoughtful consideration of how traditional Buddhist concepts and practices are coming into play in the contemporary context, Jordt presents a rich and illuminating account of modern Burma that has much to offer the reader." — The Asia Pacific Journal of Anthropology, ( Burma's Mass Lay Meditation Movement ) provides a new opening to the discussion on the socio-political culture and political legitimacy in contemporary Burma . . . will undoubtedly revitalise the debate on various aspects of social and political issues in contemporary Burma." — Journal of Southeast Asian Studies, "One of the most important things about this book is just how terribly needed it is. There is no other book that takes a cold, hard look at the relation of modernist meditation movements in Burma to the military regime."-- Current Anth, "Engaging, well-written and intellectually stimulating.... sheds significant light on the Buddhist background to discontent with the current regime.... The great strength of this book is its central thesis that international criteria for 'regime performance' have little meaning in the Burmese context if the religious sphere is not taken seriously into consideration."-- Pacific Affairs, "Engaging, well-written and intellectually stimulating.... sheds significant light on the Buddhist background to discontent with the current regime.... The great strength of this book is its central thesis that international criteria for 'regime performance' have little meaning in the Burmese context if the religious sphere is not taken seriously into consideration." -- Pacific Affairs, Engaging, well-written and intellectually stimulating.... sheds significant light on the Buddhist background to discontent with the current regime.... The great strength of this book is its central thesis that international criteria for ‘regime performance‘ have little meaning in the Burmese context if the religious sphere is not taken seriously into consideration." — Pacific Affairs, In almost every respect, Ingrid Jordt's Burma's Mass Lay Meditation Movement constitutes an impressive piece of scholarship.... In marrying together an insightful analysis of Burmese social and political conditions with a thoug|9780896802551|, "( Burma's Mass Lay Meditation Movement ) provides a new opening to the discussion on the socio-political culture and political legitimacy in contemporary Burma...will undoubtedly revitalise the debate on various aspects of social and political issues in contemporary Burma."-- Journal of Southeast Asian Studies, Jordt has provided the reader with insights into a Burmese theory of power relations which foreign observers rarely take into account." — The Irrawaddy
Dewey Edition
22
Series Volume Number
115
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
294.309591
Synopsis
"Burma's Mass Lay Meditation Movement: Buddhism and the Cultural Construction of Power" describes a transformation in Buddhist practice in contemporary Burma. This revitalization movement has had real consequences for how the oppressive military junta, in power since the early 1960s, governs the country. Drawing on more than ten years of extensive fieldwork in Burma, Ingrid Jordt explains how vipassana meditation has brought about a change of worldview for millions of individuals, enabling them to think and act independently of the totalitarian regime. She addresses human rights as well as the relationship between politics and religion in a country in which neither the government nor the people clearly separates the two. Jordt explains how the movement has been successful in its challenge to the Burmese military dictatorship where democratically inspired resistance movements have failed. Jordt's unsurpassed access to the centers of political and religious power in Burma becomes the reader's opportunity to witness the political workings of one of the world's most secretive and tyrannically ruled countries. "Burma's Mass Lay Meditation Movement" is a valuable contribution to Buddhist studies as well as anthropology, religious studies, and political science., "Burma's Mass Lay Meditation Movement: Buddhism and the Cultural Construction of Power" describes a transformation in Buddhist practice in contemporary Burma. This revitalization movement has had real consequences for how the oppressive military junta, in power since the early 1960s, governs the country. Drawing on more than ten years of extensive fieldwork in Burma, Ingrid Jordt explains how vipassana meditation has brought about a change of worldview for millions of individuals, enabling them to think and act independently of the totalitarian regime. Jordt explains how the movement has been successful in its challenge to the Burmese military dictatorship where democratically inspired resistance movements have failed. "Burma's Mass Lay Meditation Movement" is a valuable contribution to Buddhist studies as well as anthropology, religious studies, and political science., Burma's Mass Lay Meditation Movement: Buddhism and the Cultural Construction of Power describes a transformation in Buddhist practice in contemporary Burma. This revitalization movement has had real consequences for how the oppressive military junta, in power since the early 1960s, governs the country., Burma's Mass Lay Meditation Movement: Buddhism and the Cultural Construction of Power describes a transformation in Buddhist practice in contemporary Burma. This revitalization movement has had real consequences for how the oppressive military junta, in power since the early 1960s, governs the country.Drawing on more than ten years of extensive fieldwork in Burma, Ingrid Jordt explains how vipassana meditation has brought about a change of worldview for millions of individuals, enabling them to think and act independently of the totalitarian regime. She addresses human rights as well as the relationship between politics and religion in a country in which neither the government nor the people clearly separates the two. Jordt explains how the movement has been successful in its challenge to the Burmese military dictatorship where democratically inspired resistance movements have failed.Jordt's unsurpassed access to the centers of political and religious power in Burma becomes the reader's opportunity to witness the political workings of one of the world's most secretive and tyrannically ruled countries. Burma's Mass Lay Meditation Movement is a valuable contribution to Buddhist studies as well as anthropology, religious studies, and political science., Burma's Mass Lay Meditation Movement: Buddhism and the Cultural Construction of Power describes a transformation in Buddhist practice in contemporary Burma. This revitalization movement has had real consequences for how the oppressive military junta, in power since the early 1960s, governs the country. Drawing on more than ten years of extensive fieldwork in Burma, Ingrid Jordt explains how vipassana meditation has brought about a change of worldview for millions of individuals, enabling them to think and act independently of the totalitarian regime. She addresses human rights as well as the relationship between politics and religion in a country in which neither the government nor the people clearly separates the two. Jordt explains how the movement has been successful in its challenge to the Burmese military dictatorship where democratically inspired resistance movements have failed. Jordt's unsurpassed access to the centers of political and religious power in Burma becomes the reader's opportunity to witness the political workings of one of the world's most secretive and tyrannically ruled countries. Burma's Mass Lay Meditation Movement is a valuable contribution to Buddhist studies as well as anthropology, religious studies, and political science., Burma's Mass Lay Meditation Movement: Buddhism and the Cultural Construction of Power describes a transformation in Buddhist practice in contemporary Burma. This revitalization movement has had real consequences for how the oppressive military junta, in power since the early 1960s, governs the country.Drawing
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