Buddhism and Modernity

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1. Buddhism in Sri Lanka: A Historical Survey ............................ 1 2. Fifty Years of Buddhism in Sri Lanka: 1948-1998 .................. 37 3. Buddhism and Modernity: Between the Two Buddha Jayantis (2500–2550) and Beyond........................................... 57 4. Buddhism: Tradition, Modernity and Future......................... 79 5. Emerging New Trends in Buddhism and Their Doctrinal and Organizational Implications ............................................. 90 6. Modernization, Secularization and the Challenge of Remaining Relevant: Buddhism in Sri Lanka Examined ..... 111 7. Globalization and Religion in Asia: Is Religion an Equal Competitor?............................................................................ 131 8. Buddhism and Gender: A Textual and Contextual Study.... 148 9. Religious Ethics and the New World Order: A Buddhist Critique and Reconstruction................................................. 168 10. The Role of Buddhist Monks in Resolving the Ethnic Conflict in Sri Lanka .............................................................. 183 11. Buddhism and Ethnicity-Related Tensions in Sri Lanka: Doctrinal Position and Role of Buddhism............................ 202 12. Impact of War, Globalization and Commercialization on Buddhism: A Study of Contemporary Sinhala Buddhism in Sri Lanka............................................................................. 213 13. Redefining the Role of the Bhikkhu: the Challenge of the Future ............................................................................... 234 14. Reflecting on Walpola Sri Rahula Mahathera: A Quest for the Ideal Theravada Bhikkhu ........................................... 243 15. Anagarika Dharmapala and His Vision of a Global Buddhism ............................................................................... 260 16. Rescued from the Nation: Anagarika Dharmapala and the Buddhist World ................................................................ 274 17. Buddhism Beyond 2600 Years: Continuing the Journey...... 279 18. Buddhist Studies and Research in Sri Lanka: 1972-1997..... 312 19. Pelene Siri Vajiranana Mahanayaka Thera and Madihe Pannasiha Mahanayaka Thera: Their Contribution to the Buddhasasana ................................................................... 348