Imagining a Place for Buddhism: Literary Culture and Religious Community in Tamil-Speaking South India
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Imagining a Place for Buddhism: Literary Culture and Religious Community in Tamil-Speaking South India

SKU: 9780195139990

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Explore the rich literary heritage of Tamil-speaking South India and uncover the historical presence of Buddhism. This essential book delves into how Buddhist communities thrived, often contesting ideals within the literary arena during early medieval India. Through analysis of texts like Manimekalai and Viracoliyam, discover the vital role of literature in shaping religious identity and community in a region renowned for its Hindu traditions. A must-read for scholars of Indian religions, South Asian history, and Tamil literary culture.

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