Charisma in Buddhism is written by Ven. Piyasilo. This book examines three historical Buddhist workers - Father Sumangalo, Ananda Mangala Maha nayaka Thera, and Dr. Wong Phui Weng — as well as a living master, Thailand's charismatic Ajahn Yantra Amaro, in a sociological and doctrinal examination of charisma. • Types of charisma • Genius, leadership, and charisma are only a few of the themes covered. • The Buddha as a charismatic leader • The Sangha and the Routineization of Charisma • Charisma Exploitation • Charisma's Drawbacks • Buddhist Suttas on charisma [a preprint of Buddhism, Society, and History: A Postmodern Perspective]
