Buddhist Rituals of Death and Rebirth: Contemporary Sri Lankan Practice and Its Origins Routledge Critical Studies in Buddhism

Author	Rita Langer
Format	Hardcover
ISBN	9780415394963
Publication Date	12/08/2007
Publisher	ROUTLEDGE
Manufacturer	Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book provides an analysis of the rituals and social customs surrounding death in the Theravada tradition of Sri Lanka. It describes the rituals of death and rebirth and presents an investigation of their ancient origins, analyzing social issues of the relationship between monks and lay people.

Provides an analysis of the rituals and social customs surrounding death in the Theravada tradition of Sri Lanka. This book describes the rituals of death and rebirth and presents an investigation of their ancient origins, analyzing social issues of the relationship between monks and lay people.