Contemporary Indian Buddhism : Tradition and
Transformation/N.K. Singh. New Delhi, Global Vision Publishing House, 2008,
viii, 192 p., ISBN 81-8220-247-7.
Contemporary Indian Buddhism : Tradition and
Transformation/N.K. Singh. New Delhi, Global Vision Publishing House, 2008,
viii, 192 p., ISBN 81-8220-247-7.
Contents: Preface. 1. Buddha smiled again in India. 2. Buddhist sects in contemporary India: identity and organisation. 3. Genesis Neo-Buddhist movement. 4. Sociological significance of neo-Buddhist movement. 5. Buddhist literature: riders of the own chariot. 6. Larger than life image of Ambedkar. 7. Status: claimed and gained. 8. Neo-Buddhist in higher posts. 9. Religio-political movement. 10. Conclusion. Bibliography. Index.
"This book, brings up many political and psycho-social problems which have emerged in the revival of contemporary Buddhist movement. It also examines the historical background and motivation behind the renouncement of Hinduism and rise of Buddhism. We are sure that everyone who needs to understand the complex socio-political aspects of Neo-Buddhist movement will find this book to be an invaluable source of analytical information." (jacket)