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The Work of Kings is a stunning new look at the turbulent modern history and sociology of the Sri Lankan Buddhist Monkhood and its effects upon contemporary society. Using neverbefore translated Sinhalese documents and extensive interviews with monks, Sri Lankan anthropologist H.L. Seneviratne unravels the inner workings of this New Buddhism and the ideology on which it is based.Beginning with Anagarika Dharmapala's 'rationalization' of Buddhism in the early twentieth century, which called for monks to take on a more activist role in the community, Seneviratne shows how the monks have gradually revised their role to include involvement in political and economic spheres. The altruistic, morally pure monks of Dharamapala's dreams have become, Seneviratne trenchantly argues, selfcentered and arrogant, concealing selfaggrandizement behind a faade of 'social service.'A compelling call for reform and a forceful analysis, The Work of Kings is essential to anthropologists, historians of religion, and those interested in colonialism, nationalism, and postcolonial politics.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Work of Kings'? A: 'The Work of Kings' examines the modern history and sociology of the Sri Lankan Buddhist Monkhood, exploring its impact on contemporary society.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Work of Kings'? A: The book is authored by H. L. Seneviratne, a Sri Lankan anthropologist.
- Q: What unique sources does the author use in this book? A: Seneviratne utilizes never-before-translated Sinhalese documents and extensive interviews with monks to provide insights into the New Buddhism.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Work of Kings' have? A: 'The Work of Kings' contains 392 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Work of Kings' published? A: 'The Work of Kings' was published on April 1, 2000.
- Q: Is 'The Work of Kings' suitable for someone interested in anthropology? A: Yes, this book is essential for anthropologists, historians of religion, and those interested in colonialism, nationalism, and postcolonial politics.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in 'The Work of Kings'? A: Key themes include the evolving role of Buddhist monks, political involvement, and the critique of the monkhood's self-image.
- Q: Does the book provide a call for reform within the monkhood? A: Yes, 'The Work of Kings' presents a compelling call for reform regarding the behavior and roles of monks in society.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The currently available edition of 'The Work of Kings' is the first edition.