This seminar series examines 20th century Buddhist texts and biography to show how major and minor Cambodian Buddhist figures negotiated a path in relation to Buddhist Reform movements, Independence, the Cold War, and the social-political aftermath of the Pol Pot period. The talks focus on the relationship between Cambodian Buddhism and that of its neighbours, in particular India and Sri Lanka.
Class 5. Cambodian Buddhism in India and Sri Lanka at the Present Time
The Textual Foundations of Twentieth Century Cambodian Buddhism (Feb 19-23, 2024) with Dr. John Marston was coordinated by the University of Otago Religion Programme with support from the Dhammachai Education Foundation.