Buddhism and Modernity

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