MARC details
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02593nam a22002897a 4500 |
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20250204153516.0 |
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| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER |
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| International Standard Book Number |
9789361133855 |
| 037 ## - SOURCE OF ACQUISITION |
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| Terms of availability |
Purchased |
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Prism books, Kadavanthra |
| 041 ## - LANGUAGE CODE |
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| Language code of text/sound track or separate title |
English |
| 082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER |
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| Classification number |
720.954 |
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SHA/CA |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME |
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| Personal name |
Shashank Shekhar Sinha |
| 245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT |
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| Title |
CASTING BUDDA |
| Remainder of title |
: Monumental History of Buddhism in India |
| 250 ## - EDITION STATEMENT |
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| Edition statement |
1 |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) |
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| Place of publication, distribution, etc. |
New Delhi |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc. |
Pan Macmillan |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc. |
2024 |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION |
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| Size of unit |
385 |
| 490 ## - SERIES STATEMENT |
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| Series statement |
Magnificent Heritage Series |
| 500 ## - GENERAL NOTE |
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| General note |
'Places Buddhist monuments in a social, geographical and spiritual context' His Holiness the Dalai Lama<br/><br/>‘Fresh, thoughtful’ Susan L. Huntington<br/><br/>‘Wonderfully engaging and accessible’ Upinder Singh<br/><br/>‘Breathes life into Buddhist monuments’ Himanshu Prabha Ray<br/><br/>‘Successfully collates key case studies and theories within the archaeology of Buddhism’ Julia Shaw<br/><br/>The story of how Buddhism set down its roots in India is enshrined within ancient stupas, temples, monasteries and caves – the silent sentinels of this enduring faith. Casting the Buddha takes the reader on a journey through the rich history of the enchanting Mahabodhi temple, intricate Sanchi stupas, Ajanta’s vibrant murals, Nalanda’s grand ruins and beyond, exploring how these spaces offered unique environments for art, philosophy, devotion and politics to intermingle. Sinha follows the trail of the Buddha’s footsteps as the latter went from enlightenment and teaching to an idea that inspired the creation of these grand monuments, blurring the lines between the history and myth of his existence. Some of these are now UNESCO World Heritage sites that draw millions of pilgrims from around the world, while also playing a key role in global politics by firmly establishing India as a guardian of Buddhism and a diplomatic ally to its Buddhist neighbours. A window into the life and times of Buddhists then and now, this comprehensive account paints a remarkable picture of how these breathtaking sites – once safe havens for kings, monks, traders and laity alike – have survived centuries of tumultuous history to tell the story of human and stone. Well-researched, insightful and richly illustrated, Casting the Buddha infuses new life into a timeless faith. |
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Architecture |
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Architecture History, geographic treatment, biography |
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Asia |
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| Topical term or geographic name as entry element |
Indian Subcontinent |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM |
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| Topical term or geographic name as entry element |
Buddhist architecture |
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| Topical term or geographic name as entry element |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites |
| 942 ## - ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS (KOHA) |
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| Koha item type |
Lending |
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| Source of classification or shelving scheme |
Dewey Decimal Classification |