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When The Robe Becomes A Weapon, Who Can Stop The Violence?We Think Of Buddhism As A Faith Of PeaceRooted In Compassion, Patience, And Nonviolence. But Across South And Southeast Asia Today, The Robe Is Being Turned Into A Weapon As Radical Monks And Nationalist Movements Unleash Hatred And War.In The Robe And The Sword, Acclaimed Journalist Sonia Faleiro Travels From Sri LankaS RiotScarred Towns To The Homes Of Refugees Along The Myanmar Border To ThailandS Fortified Temples, Uncovering How Militant Monks Have Transformed A Tradition Of Nonviolence Into A Tool Of Terror. She Reveals How Sri LankaS Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Incited Mobs Against Muslims, How MyanmarS Ashin Wirathu Helped Ignite A Genocide, And How Elements Of ThailandS Clergy Have Entrenched Military Rule.Through Vivid Portraits Of Zealots, Survivors, And Dissident Monks Fighting To Reclaim Their Faith, Faleiro Delivers An Unflinching Investigation Into The Colonial Trauma, Economic Grievances, And Political Forces Fueling A Dangerous New Extremism. The Robe And The Sword Is A Searing And Indispensable Work Of Narrative Nonfiction, Urgently Needed To Understand How Sacred Traditions Are Being WeaponizedAnd What Is At Stake For The Future Of Our Interconnected World.
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The Robe and the Sword offers a deep dive into Buddhist extremism that I found incredibly insightful. The author's perspective on how these ideologies shape modern Asia is compelling and really makes you think. Definitely worth adding to your reading list!
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Liam O’Connor
Incredible insights but heavy read
This book is packed with insights into the complex interplay of Buddhism and extremism in Asia. I found it fascinating but at times it was a heavy read—definitely not something you can zip through! Still, a critical addition to the discourse on religion today.
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Emily Chen
Interesting but dense at times
I enjoyed parts of The Robe and the Sword, especially the historical context. However, some sections felt a bit too dense for casual reading, and I had to reread a few paragraphs. Still, it’s an important book for anyone interested in modern religious dynamics in Asia.
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Dinesh Kumar
An eye-opener on modern Asia
The Robe and the Sword is an eye-opener regarding the role of Buddhism in conflicts in Asia today. Each chapter offers new information that really challenges your thinking about religion and politics. I couldn’t put it down!
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Sofia Martinez
Not what I expected
I was looking forward to The Robe and the Sword, but it didn’t really meet my expectations. The tone was heavier than I anticipated and some arguments felt repetitive. It’s certainly critical but can be a slog to get through. Probably better for scholars than casual readers.
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