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Magical-animism and Buddhism: a structural analysis of the Sinhalese religious system
Journal of Asian studies • 23 • Published In 1964 • Pages: 21-52
By: Ames, Michael McLean.
Abstract
In this article, Ames subjects the total religious system of the Sinhalese of Sri Lanka to a systematic structural analysis. According to the author's outline, he discusses the central religious ideals of Theravada Buddhism, how these ideals are put into practice, and the problems involved in implementing these practices.
- HRAF PubDate
- 1997
- Region
- Asia
- Sub Region
- South Asia
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Dubravka Schmalzbauer ; Sarah Bridges ; 1969-1973
- Field Date
- January 1959-December 1960
- Coverage Date
- not specified
- Coverage Place
- 'Gokanna' town and 'Rohanagama' village, southern Sri Lanka
- Notes
- Michael M. Ames
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 49-52)
- LCCN
- 43014717
- LCSH
- Sinhalese (Sri Lankan people)