Wider Bagan: Ancient and Living Buddhist Traditions

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Explores Bagan's cultural legacy beyond its capital.

If you've been fascinated by Myanmar's complex history, particularly its rich Buddhist traditions, then "Wider Bagan: Ancient and Living Buddhist Traditions" could be a treasure trove for you. Elizabeth Moore takes you beyond the well-trodden paths of Bagan's ancient capital into the surrounding landscapes where history vibrates through the tales of local resilience and diversity. You'll appreciate the meticulous research, detailed illustrations, and the infusion of local scholarship that makes this book an enlightening guide to Myanmar's enduring cultural landscapes.

Wider Bagan: Ancient and Living Buddhist Traditions

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ISBN: 9789814951197
Authors: Elizabeth Moore
Date of Publication: 2023-02-28
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Religion, History
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Wider Bagan is the first book to define the area outside the renowned Buddhist capital where vestiges of Bagan era cultural traditions can be found. From nearly six hundred attributes inventoried in Wider Bagan, thematic and geographical analysis of the data reveals a related but different trajectory from that of the capital. The Sasanā of the court was honoured, and though its economy profited many places across Wider Bagan, local resilience was foremost. While the capital and Wider Bagan existed in relation to each other, their aims and narratives differed. Much has been written about Bagan, but little attention on the ground has been devoted to areas beyond the capital. These places have stories to tell―ones of the past and of the present―that are narrated in this book. Sorry! Book description for this title is not available.
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Explores Bagan's cultural legacy beyond its capital.

If you've been fascinated by Myanmar's complex history, particularly its rich Buddhist traditions, then "Wider Bagan: Ancient and Living Buddhist Traditions" could be a treasure trove for you. Elizabeth Moore takes you beyond the well-trodden paths of Bagan's ancient capital into the surrounding landscapes where history vibrates through the tales of local resilience and diversity. You'll appreciate the meticulous research, detailed illustrations, and the infusion of local scholarship that makes this book an enlightening guide to Myanmar's enduring cultural landscapes.