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050 4 _aDS
100 1 _aFielding, H.
_q(Harold),
_d1859-1917
245 1 4 _aThe Soul of a People
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-07-27
508 _aProduced by Steven Gibbs, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Soul of a People" by H. Fielding is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work examines the beliefs, culture, and social dynamics of the Burmese people, as understood by the author during his time living in Burma amidst political conflict and societal changes. Through personal experiences and observations, the text seeks to convey the essence of the Burmese character and their religious practices, particularly Buddhism. At the start of the book, the author reflects on his early years in Upper Burma, filled with excitement and danger, which left little room for deep contemplation. As the environment settled, he began to scrutinize the customs and beliefs of the Burmese people. He realizes that while he had a general awareness of Buddhism, much of the practice diverged from the teachings outlined in sacred texts. Through interactions with locals and their stories, he explores the discrepancies between intellectual understanding and lived experience, ultimately questioning how outsiders can truly comprehend a culture as rich and layered as that of the Burmese. The opening sets the stage for a broader exploration of belief, identity, and the complexities of human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBuddhism -- Burma
653 _aBurma -- Social life and customs
653 _aBurma -- Religion
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29527
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