Religion and Societies
Religion and Societies

Author: Carlo Caldarola

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter

Published: 2011-06-01

Total Pages: 697

ISBN-13: 3110823535

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The series Religion and Society (RS) contributes to the exploration of religions as social systems – both in Western and non-Western societies; in particular, it examines religions in their differentiation from, and intersection with, other cultural systems, such as art, economy, law and politics. Due attention is given to paradigmatic case or comparative studies that exhibit a clear theoretical orientation with the empirical and historical data of religion and such aspects of religion as ritual, the religious imagination, constructions of tradition, iconography, or media. In addition, the formation of religious communities, their construction of identity, and their relation to society and the wider public are key issues of this series.

Religion in Southeast Asia
Religion in Southeast Asia

Author: Jesudas M. Athyal

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2015-03-10

Total Pages: 425

ISBN-13: 1610692500

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This engaging encyclopedia covers the religions and religious traditions of various Southeast Asian countries, including Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. In this unprecedented profile of the religions of Southeast Asia, scholars from around the world explore the faiths, spiritual practices, and theological dogmas of the region. The book contains a fascinating collection of accurate, detailed articles; informative sidebars; and an extensive list of reference materials, all of which uncover beliefs in that part of the world. Discussions of ancient religions, combined with a look at contemporary trends, feature topics such as religious fundamentalism, secularism, and globalization. Through 150 alphabetically arranged entries, this encyclopedia investigates the religions and religious traditions of countries such as Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, and the Philippines, among others. Written in an accessible style, this comprehensive reference looks at a variety of belief systems, including Buddhism, Confucianism, tribal practices, Hinduism, Jainism, and Zoroastrianism. A selected, general bibliography offers a listing of the most important print and electronic resources on the topic.

Macmillan Dictionary of Religion
Macmillan Dictionary of Religion

Author: Michael Pye

Publisher: Springer

Published: 1993-11-19

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13: 0230379419

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A one-volume dictionary of religion based on concepts drawn partly from the various religious traditions and partly from the historical and reflective study of religion as a modern academic discipline. As a dictionary rather than an encyclopedia, there will be concise explanations on a very large number of special terms rather than lengthy essays on selected subjects. Entries will include definitions of terms from various religious traditions which have now entered into current English usage, as well as a wide variety of semi-technical terms from related fields such as philosophy, sociology and social anthropology.

Triguna
Triguna

Author: Made Mantle Hood

Publisher: LIT Verlag Münster

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 493

ISBN-13: 3825812308

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This book combines ethnography, philosophy, and musical analysis for an in-depth look into the social context and musical praxis of gamelan gong gede, the largest gamelan orchestra of bronze gongs and percussion on the island of Bali. The Hindu-Balinese notion of three human qualities called triguna serves as an interpretive framework for categorizing the musical repertoire, according to both widespread religious knowledge and more esoteric wisdom. (Series: KlangKulturStudien/SoundCultureStudies - Vol. 2)

Imagining Asia(s)
Imagining Asia(s)

Author: Andrea Acri

Publisher: ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute

Published: 2019-10-23

Total Pages: 448

ISBN-13: 9814818860

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As a continent lying to the east of Europe, Asia has been malleable to different spatial and temporal imaginations and politics. Recent scholarship has highlighted how the seemingly self-contained regional configurations of West and Central Asia, South and Southeast Asia, and East Asia carved by the Area Studies paradigm reflect changing (geo)political and economic interests than historical or cultural roots. This volume advances the question as to what Asia is, and as to whether there existed one or many Asia(s). It seeks to explore Asian societies as interconnected formations through trajectories/networks of circulation of people, ideas, and objects in the longue durée. Moving beyond the divides of Area Studies scholarship and the arbitrary borders set by late colonial empires and the rise of post-colonial nation-states, this volume maps critically the configuration of contact zones in which mobile bodies, minds, and cultures interact to foster new images, identities, and imaginations of Asia.

Journey Through Bali & Lombok
Journey Through Bali & Lombok

Author: Paul Greenway

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Published: 2016-04-05

Total Pages: 147

ISBN-13: 1462915310

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Whether readers are planning a trip to Bali or just fantasizing about one, Journey Through Bali & Lombok makes for an unforgettable Bali travel guide. Containing more than 300 color photographs, this breathtaking volume brings you from the trendy beach of Seminyak to the Monkey Forest at Sangeh and the hot springs along Lake Batur to the sunken wrecks off Tulamben. Through stunning photographs, readers climb Lombok's smoldering Mt. Rinjani volcano and explore the nearby rustic Gili Islands and Nusa Lembongan. Greenway was a longtime resident of Bali and still considers it his spiritual home. Journey Through Bali & Lombok capture the region's stunning natural landscapes and the lives and experiences of the Balinese people--including their renowned religious festivals, gamelan music, and painting and craft traditions. For example, an image of the cliff-top temple of Pura Luhur Ulu Watu during a sunset dance performance--complete with hypnotic chanting and fire-walking--reveals intriguing aspects of ancient Balinese culture.

Insight Guides: Bali & Lombok
Insight Guides: Bali & Lombok

Author: Insight Guides

Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited

Published: 2014-08-01

Total Pages: 856

ISBN-13: 1780058098

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Bali and Lombok are tiny islands in the world's largest archipelago, but they are home to incredible diversity, taking in ancient temples, landscapes dotted with rice terraces and waterfalls, world-class surfing and traditional villages. Whether you want to relax on a beach, immerse yourself in Bali's unique spiritual culture, or shop for traditional crafts, Insight Regional Guide Bali and Lombok will guide you to the perfect experience. Features by local writers delve into topics including the diverse cuisine, performing arts, and beach activities, while evocative accounts of each area of the islands bring them to life, from Bali's cultural hub of Ubud and the black sand beaches of Lovina to Lombok's central villages. Full-colour photography and maps help you navigate with ease, and our detailed Travel Tips gives you all the practical information you need to plan your trip, including our selection of the best and most authentic hotels and restaurants. Plus, the pull-out touring map suggests 10 fantastic tours of the island of Bali.

Religion in Bali
Religion in Bali

Author: Christiaan Hooykaas

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 1973

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 9789004037977

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