Archaeology of early Buddhism
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Archaeology of early Buddhism
（Archaeology of religion, v. 4）
AltaMira Press, c2006
- : cloth
- : pbk
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Revision of the author's thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Michigan, 2003
Bibliography: p. 205-220
Includes index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
How do archaeologists explore the various dimensions of religion? Lars Fogelin uses archaeological work at Thotlakonda in Southern India as his lens in a broader examination of Buddhist monastic life. He discovers the tension between the desired isolation of the monastery and the mutual engagement with neighbors in the Early Historic Period. He also sketches how religious architectural design and use of landscape helped to shaped these relationships. Drawing on historical accounts, religious documents, and inscriptions, as well as results of his systematic archaeological survey, Fogelin is able to shed new light on the ritual and material workings of Early Buddhism in this region, and shows how archaeology can contribute to our understanding of religious practice.
Table of Contents
1 Preface 2 Chapter 1: Archaeology and Early Buddhism 3 Chapter 2: A Brief History of the Early Historic Period in South Asia 4 Chapter 3: Buddhism in Early Historic Period South Asia 5 Chapter 4: Religion, Ritual, Architecture and Landscape 6 Chapter 5: Thotlakonda's Archaeological and Environmental Context 7 Chapter 6: Beyond the Monastery Walls 8 Chapter 7: The Architectural Layout and Organization of Thotlakonda Monastery 9 Chapter 8: Thotlakonda Monastery in its Local Landscape 10 Chapter 9: Conclusion 11 Glossary
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