| Ref ID: | 23549 |
|---|---|
| Ref Type: | Book Section |
| Authors: | Pou, Saveros |
| Title: | Ancient Cambodia's epigraphy: the concept of merit-making and merit-offering |
| Date: | 1998 |
| Source: | Southeast Asian Archaeology 1994: Proceedings of the 5th International Conference of the European Association of Southeast Asian Archeologists |
| Place of Publication: | Hull |
| Publisher: | Centre for South-East Asian Studies, University of Hull |
| Abstract: | The author demonstrates that acts of merit-making and merit-offering, usually associated with post 13th-14th century TheravÄda Buddhism, are often referred to in Buddhist or Brahmanical contexts in earlier times (the words punya or dharma - meaning "meritorious act" - formed a lexical field of nouns or verbs assiciated with such acts). These and other examples serve as the base to launch an appeal for more respect for ancient Khmer epigraphy. |
| Date Created: | 10/21/2009 |
| Editors: | Manguin, Pierre-Yves |
| Volume: | 2 |
| Page Start: | 97 |
| Page End: | 102 |