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Spreading the Dhamma: Writing, Orality, and Textual Transmission in Buddhist Northern Thailand (Southeast Asia: Politics, Meanin,New
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How did early Buddhists actually encounter the seminal texts of their religion? What were the attitudes held by monks and laypeople toward the written and oral Pali traditions? In this pioneering work, Daniel Veidlinger explores these questions in the context of the northern Thai kingdom of Lan Na. Drawing on a vast array of sources, including indigenous chronicles, reports by foreign visitors, inscriptions, and palmleaf manuscripts, he traces the role of written Buddhist texts in the predominantly oral milieu of northern Thailand from the fifteenth to the nineteenth centuries.Veidlinger examines how the written word was assimilated into existing Buddhist and monastic practice in the region, considering the use of manuscripts for textual study and recitation as well as the place of writing in the cultic and ritual life of the faithful. He shows how manuscripts fit into the economy, describes how they were made and stored, and highlights the understudied issue of the 'cult of the book' in Theravda Buddhism. Looking at the wider Theravda world, Veidlinger argues that manuscripts in Burma and Sri Lanka played a more central role in the preservation and dissemination of Buddhist texts.By offering a detailed examination of the motivations driving those who sponsored manuscript production, this study draws attention to the vital role played by forestdwelling monastic orders introduced from Sri Lanka in the development of Lan Nas written Pali heritage. It also considers the rivalry between those monks who wished to preserve the older oral tradition and monks, rulers, and laypeople who supported the expansion of the new medium of writing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Spreading the Dhamma'? A: The book primarily explores how early Buddhists in northern Thailand encountered and interacted with seminal texts of their religion, particularly the roles of written and oral traditions.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Spreading the Dhamma' is Daniel Veidlinger.
- Q: What historical period does the book cover? A: The book examines the period from the fifteenth to the nineteenth centuries in the northern Thai kingdom of Lan Na.
- Q: What type of sources does the author use in the research? A: Veidlinger draws on a wide range of sources, including indigenous chronicles, foreign visitor reports, inscriptions, and palm-leaf manuscripts.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the assimilation of written texts into Buddhist practices, the role of manuscripts in textual study and recitation, and the significance of the 'cult of the book' in Theravâda Buddhism.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to Buddhist studies? A: Yes, the book provides a detailed exploration of the intersection between oral and written traditions, making it accessible for both scholars and general readers interested in Buddhist studies.
- Q: What binding type does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Spreading the Dhamma' have? A: The book contains 280 pages.
- Q: When was 'Spreading the Dhamma' published? A: The book was published on August 31, 2006.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book is categorized under 'Rituals & Practice' in Buddhist studies.