Buddhism in Indonesia - A Study of Multiple Revivals

Based on extensive original research, this book explores the history and current revival of Buddhism on the Indonesian island of Java.

List of contents

Acknowledgements
List of Figures
Introduction
1. The eternal return. A brief history of Buddhism in Java.
SECTION I - FROM THE SEED OF THE ANCESTORS
2. Surjosari, 2017. The establishment of a "revival in the revival"
3. Enchantment and genealogy in mountain Java
SECTION II - ANCESTORS REVISITED
4. Surjosari, 2019. More Javanese, more Buddhist? Two rites of passage
5. The eventisation of Javaneseness in Temanggung
SECTION III - STATUES
6. Uncanny stone. Statues and religious change in Java
7. Garden shrines and the visual culture of a revival
SECTION IV - OTHER REVIVALS
8. Entrepreneurial dharma in urban Java
9. Aspiration and inspiration. Young Buddhist Association of Indonesia
Conclusions
Cited works
Index

About the author

Roberto Rizzo completed his doctorate at the University of Milan-Bicocca

Product details

• Authors: Roberto Rizzo
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.09.2025
• EAN: 9781032485331
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3248533-1
• No. of pages: 222
• Series: Routledge Religion in Contemporary Asia Series
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; Social sciences, law, business > Ethnology > Folklore; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Research, Society & culture: general, Buddhism, Religion: general, South East Asia, Regional Studies, Regional / International studies, Society and culture: general, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General