Iron Market and Alms Bowl : Re-Reading of Early Buddhism Book

Contents: Foreword. Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Re-reading material milieu. 3. Re-reading politics. 4. Re-reading society. 5. Re-reading economics. 6. Re-reading culture. Select bibliography. Index.

"This book studies the expansion and consolidation of the socio-political and economic structure in the time of Lord Buddha. The socio-economic, political and cultural life of the period have been situated in the historical context. Buddhist concept of the state with reference to the Cakkavatti concept and the ideal socio-political order and social stratification have been explored. The man of substance ‘Gahapati’ have been discussed and documented. This book focuses on an important period of Buddhism." (jacket)