challenging Brahmanism and caste Omvedt, Gail. creator text bibliography Electronic books. History. Electronic books. ii New Delhi Thousand Oaks, CA Sage Publications 2003 monographic eng 1 online resource (xiii, 314 pages) As a consequence of the recent activities and utterances of the aggressive forces of Hinduism (or Hindutva), the twin issues of religion and identity are at the forefront of social and political discourse in India. This has also led to a growing interest in Buddhism and a reconsideration of the role of Christianity and Islam in India as well as given rise to a far-reaching reassessment of the cultural, spiritual and artistic heritage of the subcontinent. This fascinating book constitutes a unique exploration of 2,500 years of the development of Buddhism, Brahmanism and caste in India, taking D. Cover; Contents; Preface; Introduction: Reconstructing the World; 1 -- The Background to Buddhism; 2 -- The Dhamma: The Basic Teachings of Buddhism; 3 -- Transitoriness and Transformations; 4 -- Buddhist Civilisation; 5 -- The Defeat of Buddhism in India; 6 -- After Buddhism: The Bhakti Movements; 7 -- Colonial Challenges, Indian Responses and Buddhist Revival; 8 -- Navayana Buddhism and the Modern Age; 9 -- Conclusion; Bibliography; Index; About the Author. Gail Omvedt. Includes bibliographical references (pages 283-298) and index. a-ii--- Buddhism Relations Brahmanism Brahmanism Relations Buddhism Buddhism India History RELIGION Buddhism History Brahmanism Buddhism Interfaith relations India BQ4610.B7 O49 2003eb 294.3/0954 Omvedt, Gail. New Delhi ; Thousand Oaks, CA : Sage Publications, 2003 (DLC) 2003006069 (OCoLC)51892666 9788132103707 813210370X http://public.eblib.com/choice/publicfullrecord.aspx?p=475973 http://site.ebrary.com/id/10354935 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=305640 http://www.myilibrary.com?id=242512 http://public.eblib.com/choice/publicfullrecord.aspx?p=475973 http://site.ebrary.com/id/10354935 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=305640 http://www.myilibrary.com?id=242512 N$T 100311 20200709055233.0 ocn551204499 eng