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Of Beggars and Buddhas: The Politics of Humor in the Vessantara Jataka in Thailand - New Perspectives in Southeast Asian Studies Katherine A. Bowie
Of Beggars and Buddhas: The Politics of Humor in the Vessantara Jataka in Thailand - New Perspectives in Southeast Asian Studies
Katherine A. Bowie
The Buddhist jatakas recount the Buddha's lives in previous incarnations. In his penultimate incarnation, he appears as the Prince Vessantara, perfecting the virtue of generosity by giving away all his possessions. Taking an anthropological approach to this tale, Katherine Bowie highlights local variations in its interpretations and performances.
376 pages
| Medios de comunicación | Libros Paperback Book (Libro con tapa blanda y lomo encolado) |
| Publicado | 28 de enero de 2020 |
| ISBN13 | 9780299309541 |
| Editores | University of Wisconsin Press |
| Páginas | 376 |
| Dimensiones | 151 × 229 × 19 mm · 512 g |