Umandawa: Buddhist Transformation in Modern Sri Lanka

Charismatic Buddhist monks are instrumental in modernising Buddhism as they have been entrusted with an important role of resurrecting religion and Sinhala society throughout the course of Sri Lankan history. Ven. Pitaduwe Siridhamma, later known as Siri Samanthabhadra Arahat Thero, is known as a co...

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Main Author: Gihani De Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-01-01
Series:Religions
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/14/1/118